How can I check my credit score for free online?
Your credit score is the primary factor that determines whether a bank or a financial institution will provide you a loan or not. Before approving a loan, a financial institution checks the credit score and asks for the credit report of the borrower from one of the three credit bureaus of the nation. Having a good credit score i.e. more than 750 is beneficial in several ways. It will help you to get your loan approved quickly and on lower interest rates. The higher your credit score is the better is your creditworthiness. According to the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the rate of interest to be charged on a loan is determined as follows: External benchmark rate + margin charged by bank + risk premium. The risk assessment determining criteria for borrowers varies from bank to bank. Some banks rely solely on the credit score of the borrower while other banks and NBFCs have their own internal risk assessment teams. So, keeping a watch on your credit score is import...