Matt Oliver
Lead Credit Risk Analyst
With a background in credit risk management, Matt specialises in understanding how people access credit and the challenges they face. He shares insights to help borrowers make informed decisions, manage risk and borrow safely with confidence.
29 May 2025
Ways to Borrow Safely
If you find yourself needing to borrow some money, it can be hard to weigh up the options available to you. Here we give you a quick overview of some of the more common ways, how they work and what you might want to think about.
29 May 2025
Differences Between Hard And Soft Credit Checks
They’re both about checking whether you can repay what you borrow – but they vary in how in-depth they are and how much they impact your credit score.
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