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A credit rating is used to determine a consumer’s creditworthiness in five broad terms ranging from one to five. This measure of risk is mostly used by marketers.
A 1 star credit rating would indicate that the individual may have previously had problems repaying their debts, and therefore would be classed as 'high risk'. An average credit rating is 3 stars which is the mainstream target area for most lenders. A 5 star rating is the highest credit rating available and applies to those who have a very low risk of defaulting and who have an excellent credit history.
Your credit score is a more precise and accurate statistical measurement of the probability of an individual defaulting. This form of scoring is used by lenders to assess the risk of a consumer's credit application, assisting them in deciding whether to accept or decline the application. Each lender will create a 'cut-off score'. Applicants with a score greater than this will be accepted, and anything lower will be automatically rejected.
Givemecredit's scoring ranges from 0-1000, with 0 being classed as awful and 1000 regarded as excellent. We advise that an average score would sit around the 750 mark. The Givemecredit scorecard is used on all our existing international websites.
A higher credit score increases your chances of obtaining credit, but also makes you more eligible to receive credit with better terms, such as a lower rate of interest or increased credit limits.
Each lender will have a different cut-off score. This will vary depending on how hungry they are for new business and the amount of risk they are prepared to take.
Take advantage of interest free credit from 12 to 16 months. If you’re currently paying interest on an outstanding card balance then it may be time to consider transferring this to a new card. By moving your balance to a 0% card will allow you to pay down your borrowings much quicker, eliminating the amount of interest you pay.
To take advantage of this type of card you will need to settle the balance in full before the 0% balance transfer period ends, making sure you pay at least the minimum payment each month (or more if you can) and remember not to make any new purchases on the card. Check out your free credit score to see what balance transfer cards are available to you.
If you know your credit rating, select it by hovering your mouse over the panel to the right and clicking on the appropriate rating. If you don’t know your credit rating, click the button to calculate it for free. This will match up your rating with lender appetite to give you the best chance of success with your application.
The Low Rate MasterCard boasts a competitive interest rate of only 13.45% p.a. Existing customer's who have their main income paid into a BNZ transaction account will also receive a balance transfer rate of 0% for the first 12 months upon account opening. If you're not an existing BNZ transaction account holder, BNZ will still offer a balance transfer option but at an increased rate of 4.99%. Unlike most credit cards in New Zealand, the Low Rate MasterCard's account fee is charged on a monthly basis at $5. Successful applicants will receive a minimum credit limit of $500.
An everyday credit card that rewards you for spending. For a very reasonable account fee of $40 ($20 charged half yearly) the card certainly doesn't disappoint. You will collect points for using your card, earning one Fly Buys point for every $40 spent. It's free to join the Fly Buys reward scheme and you can redeem your points online with over 1,500 products to choose from. Existing transaction account holders can also benefit from paying no interest on balance transfers for the first year. If you don't have an account with BNZ, then you will still be able to transfer a credit card balance, but at an interest rate of 4.99% for 12 months.
Successful applicants will receive a minimum $5,000 credit limit which can be increased upon request. You will also receive complimentary overseas travel insurance for both you and your immediate family if purchasing travel or accommodation using the card. As like all KiwiBank credit cards on offer, you will pay 0% p.a. interest on any transferred balances for the first 12 months. After this period the rate will return to the purchase rate of 17.9% p.a. which is still competitive considering the Gold card status.
One Airpoints Dollar can be earned for every $120 spent on eligible purchases, with a further point being earned when spending over $100 on Air New Zealand products bought directly from Air New Zealand. It's free to become an Airpoints member and you'll be enrolled once your application has been approved. Use your Airpoints Dollars for hotel stays, rental car discounts or shopping in the Airpoints store. For $65 a year, this is definitely a card to consider with an easy reward redemption process that also gives you the flexibility on how to spend your Airpoints.
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