
Amy Lancashire
Compliance Monitoring Officer
Amy is Compliance Monitoring Officer at Lendable, where she has worked for three years. She holds an undergraduate law degree from Keele University and a master’s in law from the University of the West of England – qualifications that trained her to read and apply regulatory frameworks precisely. She spent several years as a legal advisor and paralegal before moving into financial services compliance. She reviews Zable content to ensure it meets FCA financial promotions standards and is accurate for readers.
"Accuracy in financial content really matters. When someone is making a decision about credit, they need to be able to trust what they're reading. My job is to make sure everything on Zable is not only clear, but legally sound and compliant with the rules that are there to protect consumers."
Articles reviewed by Amy

Does changing address affect your credit score?
Changing your address doesn't directly affect your credit score, but moving can have knock-on effects. Here's what to watch.

Does being self-employed affect your credit score?
Being self-employed doesn't directly lower your credit score, but it can affect it indirectly. Here's what happens and how to protect your score.

Why is my credit score different on different sites?
There's no single credit score. See why yours differs across Experian, ClearScore and Credit Karma, and what actually counts when you apply.

Does persistent debt affect your credit score?
Not directly, but the high balance behind persistent debt is often already affecting your credit score. Here's what does and doesn't reach your file.

Can you pay off a loan with a credit card?
You usually can't pay a loan directly with a credit card, but a money transfer card can. See how it works.

Cancelling a loan: your right to withdraw explained
Can you cancel a loan? You usually have a 14-day right to withdraw. Here's how to cancel, what it costs and the effect on your credit score.

Do loans affect your credit score?
Loans can affect your credit score when you apply, borrow and repay. See how each stage works in the UK.

Overdraft vs personal loan: how do they compare?
An overdraft is flexible short-term borrowing; a personal loan is a fixed lump sum over a set term. Compare how they work and when they are used.

Personal loans vs credit cards
Personal loan or credit card? Compare how they work, interest, repayments and credit impact.

What are emergency loans?
An emergency loan is a fast personal loan for an urgent, unexpected cost.

Short term vs long term loans: what's the difference?
Compare short term and long term loans and see how changing the loan term impacts monthly repayments and total cost.

Credit card acceptance rates in the UK: how many people are declined?
How many people are accepted or declined for a credit card in the UK? Zable analyses FCA, BoE and ONS data.

Do money transfers affect your credit score?
Sending money or transferring between accounts won't affect your credit score. But a money transfer credit card can.

Repaying a loan early
Learn your rights when repaying a loan early, early repayment charges, the 58-day interest rule and settlement figures.

How to apply for a loan
Learn more about what’s involved in applying for a personal loan in the UK including what information and documents you need.

Does opening a bank account affect your credit score?
Opening a bank account usually has little effect on your credit score, but overdrafts and multiple applications can. Here's what to know.

What is a payday loan?
Learn more about how payday loans work, what the FCA price cap means for the cost, the risks and alternatives.

Credit union loans explained
Learn how credit union loans work, what they cost, who can apply and how they compare to bank loans.

Do guaranteed loans exist in the UK?
Guaranteed loans don't exist in the UK. Learn how to spot the scams, and your real options with bad credit.

Does PayPal Credit affect your credit score?
PayPal Credit and Pay in 3 affect your credit score in different ways. Learn how each one can impact your credit score.

How Britain Eats: The UK’s Food Spending Habits Revealed
New data reveals the most shopped at supermarkets and fast food retailers, revealing Britain’s basket habits.

Does Klarna affect your credit score?
Using Klarna or Clearpay? Learn how Buy Now, Pay Later services affect your credit score and what to watch out for.

Credit card fees and charges explained
A clear guide to UK credit card fees and charges, what triggers each one,, and the simple ways to avoid paying them.

Does Breathing Space affect your credit score?
Breathing Space isn't recorded on your credit file, but missed payments during it still are. Here's how the Debt Respite Scheme can affect your score.

Do joint accounts affect your credit score?
Opening a joint account won't merge your credit scores, but it creates a financial link. Here's how it affects your credit file and how to break it.

What is a money transfer credit card?
A money transfer credit card moves cash from your credit card to your bank account. Learn how it works.

Do declined payments affect your credit score?
A declined payment won't affect your credit score on its own, but the reason behind it sometimes can. Here's what does and doesn't reach your file.

How to avoid interest on a credit card
Learn how to avoid interest on a credit card by paying your statement balance in full and using the interest-free period.

How to switch credit cards
Thinking of switching credit cards? Learn how to switch, how it affects your credit score, and whether to keep or close your old card.

Does a debt management plan affect your credit score?
A DMP itself doesn't appear on your file, but it usually lowers your credit score. Here's how it happens.