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01.11.2021

Your credit application and the impact of the ZEK

When your loan application is reviewed, the ZEK Credit Information Centre plays a key role in its acceptance. Let us explain.

 

Your past influences your present!

When you apply for a personal loan on a financing platform such as Milenia's, your application is carefully analyzed. 

Among the mandatory measures is the verification of your status in the ZEK database.

This contains a series of information that allows financial institutions to check your history.

 

What history do you ask?

The one that indicates whether you have fulfilled all of your obligations with respect to a lease, credit or your credit cards.

Guardianships, personal bankruptcies, refused loans... may result from this and are also indicated.

Other databases collect additional information such as disputes arising from unpaid rent, lawsuits, or disputes over late payments of your bills.

 

Milenia's Role

Our mission boils down to making your life better; to help you achieve your projects, your dreams.

But not at any price!

Our role extends to that of an advisor, a trusted partner who cares about your well-being.

In this sense, it is our responsibility to check each file submitted in a responsible and qualitative spirit.

In particular, the ZEK is an indicator to gauge the quality of your creditworthiness and to anticipate refusals from partner banks that will also process your loan application.

Remember, a loan rejection is annotated in your database. Milenia can therefore avoid an unpleasant surprise at the start of your application process and avoid a long-term impact

 

Codes and durations: what are the criteria?

The following data is shown in your history in the form of codes: 

Your credit applications

Reasons for refusal

Any event related to your credit card

Any event relating to bankruptcy, curatorship, tutorship

The retention period of this data can be short (3 months), covers an average period of 2 to 5 years and, in some cases, can be 30 years.

An indication related to your history appearing in this database automatically leads to a refusal of your personal loan application. This, whatever the reason: renovation, student loan, wedding, travel, repayment, purchase of any kind...

This extends to any type of file, whether it is a personal loan or for a company such  as an SME.

 

Confidentiality & accuracy: how can we be reassured?

The ZEK indicates that your data, transmitted by all the active members of this central office (banks, insurers, intermediaries, various financial institutions, etc.) are only recorded for the purpose of informing lending institutions.

The objective is twofold: to avoid risk-taking for these lenders and to anticipate a case of over-indebtedness. However, confidentiality has its limits when it comes to money and finance.

The question of accuracy is relevant. 

It can happen that information is inadvertently mishandled, misjudged or simply misindicated. As you now know, this type of mistake can have a significant impact on your efforts. After all, humans are prone to mistakes.

During your discussions with your credit counsellor, this type of observation can be made and solutions exist to check the accuracy of the information available or even to correct bad codes. 

Milenia has a partner in  this context who can support you in your efforts.

 

Final Words

Don't act without preparing your file well. Do not deposit it directly with a bank and opt for a financing platform such as Milenia which will first do the necessary research before sending your application to the partner bank.

This will save you wasted time and unpleasant surprises when applying for a consumer loan. The cost for this service? 0 CHF. Does this bind you? No.

Milenia is your partner in your endeavours. We need to make sure that your application is complete, of high quality and offers the best chance of acceptance. This, without you being forced to pay or make any commitment.

Clarity, simplicity, quality and accountability. These are the values of our company; The ones you will see by using our  financing platform as a simulator to discover the best offers on the market in rates, amounts, monthly payments and terms. They are also the ones that your advisor will show who will guide you in your efforts. 

We look forward to discussing with you and discovering your project. Let's make it happen together!

 

 

 



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If you want to continue with a credit application, don't rush!

Above all, do not file multiple applications with different providers or banks.

Each request is logged and will block your access to a favorable response.

Compare, choose your financial partner wisely and, if the conditions are met, draw up your file with them.

To make a fair choice, take advantage of the service offered by a financing platform. It's online and it's easy.

 

Compare what, exactly?

The quality, the network, the accessibility and, of course, the conditions.

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Are there testimonials from satisfied customers? Is there an independent quality body involved, such as Proven Expert? Is the team running the company clearly displayed? Is the company based in Switzerland?

As far as  the network is concerned, the quality and scope of the network will determine the quality of the offers offered to you. Check the partners page or search for published articles or the platform's blog if it exists. 

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Accessibility. An online solution is often less time-consuming and just as relevant as if you went to an agency. However, it will be necessary to speak with an expert, go through your file in person and have live advice. 

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