Does taking an unsecured loan affect my credit score?

By Lendingkart

Posted on: January 27, 2026

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Yes, taking an unsecured loan can impact your credit score. Timely repayments can improve your score, while delays or defaults may negatively affect it and influence future unsecured business loan eligibility.

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