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September 25, 2026How to get a personal loan in India without costly mistakesA personal loan in India is usually unsecured credit, but "no collateral" does not mean easy approval. Lenders assess income, credit score, existing EMIs, KYC and repayment capacity before sanction — use this guide as a pre-application check before you share PAN details, upload bank statements or accept a digital loan offer.

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September 25, 2026How to increase your CIBIL score: a realistic, score-band repair planThe TransUnion CIBIL score in India ranges from 300 to 900, and if your score is low, the right first step is to read your report — not to submit another loan application. The repair plan depends on what's actually pulling the score down: an overdue EMI, a high card balance, a wrong DPD, a settlement, too many enquiries, or too little credit history. Indian consumers can access one free CIBIL score and report every calendar year under the RBI-backed free annual credit report framework — use it to see the data behind the number, not just the score shown on an app. For most low-score borrowers, the working order is: clear live overdues, correct wrong negative entries, lower utilisation before the next statement, pause fresh applications, then let clean repayments build.

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September 25, 2026CIBIL dispute guide: what you can correct and how to raise one onlineA CIBIL dispute fixes wrong details on your credit report, like an incorrect overdue amount or a closed loan shown as active, not genuine late payments. Most account-level fixes still need the lender's confirmation. Here's how to check, file, and follow up.

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September 25, 2026How to check your CIBIL score online: PAN, OTP and your free reportYou can check your CIBIL score online through TransUnion CIBIL, or through a bank, NBFC or financial platform that seeks your consent before accessing bureau data. TransUnion CIBIL says users are entitled to one free CIBIL Score and Report every calendar year, and checking your own score is a soft enquiry that does not lower it. For borrowers, checking your score matters because it lets you catch errors, missed payments or unfamiliar enquiries before a lender reviews your application. You'll typically need PAN, mobile number, date of birth and OTP verification — see the exact steps and what to check in your report below.

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September 25, 2026What is CIBIL score? Meaning, range and lender view in IndiaA CIBIL score is a three-digit credit score, usually ranging from 300 to 900, generated by TransUnion CIBIL using credit information reported by lenders. It summarises how you have handled reported credit accounts, such as loans and credit cards, in the past. For borrowers, the score matters because lenders may use it while assessing loan eligibility, credit card approval, interest rate offers, credit limits, tenure and pre-approved offers. These outcomes still depend on income, documents, existing obligations and lender policy. The number is useful only when you read it in context: what 750 means, why "no score" is not the same as a bad score, why a good score can still lead to rejection, and what to check before applying for credit.

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