Online loan applications 'hit credit rating'
The number of loan applications now done online has led to an increase in rejections and is harming applicants' credit rating, according to research.
A study by financial comparison website MoneyExpert.com suggests around one in three personal loans can now be approved with a quick online decision. As a result, it suggests 1.4 million applications...
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