A bad credit score can have more consequences than you may be expecting. It may cause issues ranging from difficulty in getting a loan to relationship problems. Here are five ways bad credit can really hurt your life.
Difficulty In Getting A New Loan
A good credit score shows that you are more likely to pay your loan on time and that the lender is taking a lesser risk. On the other hand, a bad credit reflects the fact that you are not prompt in paying up your debts and your potential lender would be taking a high risk by accepting your loan offer. Many lenders don’t like lending people with a below average credit score and even those with an average credit score.
Difficulty In Renting An Apartment
Most times, landlords run credit checks when you're applying for an apartment lease, except it is prohibited by the local laws. This is because an applicant with a higher credit score is more likely to pay rents on time, compared to someone with a low credit score. Although, there are areas for which demand is not very high and landlords in such areas may not bother to run credit checks since there are not many people competing for the apartment. This means that, with a low credit score, you may be restricted to the ugliest part of town.