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You will hurt your credit when you close an open line of credit.
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What if you don't know the creditor on your credit report how do you find out how to close the account?
If it's reporting on your credit report, they legally have to also publish the creditors contact information. Use that. If the account is negative and it doesn't list the contact information, dispute it. If it's positive, might as well let it be. Be careful when you close accounts, it can hurt your score, depending on your situation.
Does it hurt your credit if a credit card company closes your acouunt because you aren't using the credit card?
No. It will show on a credit report as an account closed due to inactivity. It has no effect on your credit score.
DoesDisputing a debt go on credit report?
Yes. It says "Account information disputed under Fair Credit Reporting Act" or some variation of that. The dispute doesn't hurt your score, it is your legal right.
Which is worse Charge off or judgment?
Depends how you look at it. They hurt your credit score the same if they are on your credit report. But they can be collected differently. If someone gets a judgment against you they can garnish your wages and take your tax refund. A charged off account is usually sent to collections and could possible be turned into a judgment. Either way, you still owe debt on both and they hurt your credit the same.
What should a letter to close a credit card account include?
Actually, I wouldn't recommend closing your credit card account, closed accounts impact your score and do nothing to help improve it. If you zero balance the card just put it in your sock draw get gas or pay a bill with it once a month and then P.I.F. it when you get the bill, that way your not paying any interest, the credit card companies hate when you do that! LOL It makes you look good it fakes up your score and your utilization of your credit limit is well below the recommended 35%.From what I understand, if you are closing an account in good standing, it is important to include in your letter a request, stated clearly and in no uncertain terms, that your credit record show YOU were the one to request that your account be closed and NOT your credit card company.This way in the future anyone needing to check your credit will see this and know that the account was not closed for other reasons that could reflect poorly on your rating.It might not hurt, as a follow up, to check your credit record. I know sometimes it's recommended to check your credit record yearly in order to check for errors and mistakes.However, I've also read that you shouldn't check it TOO often because this can adversely affect your record or score.AnswerFirst, checking your credit score counts as a SOFT inquiry, which has a remotely adverse affect on your credit after like 100 times. And when I say remotely, I mean 1 point. You don't need to write out a letter, just call them and tell them you would like to close the account. Wait 60 days and check your credit report, if it was closed "by credit issuer" according to the credit report, then just call up the company. If you were in good standing, you'll be fine. AnswerA better question is, why do you want to close your account? If you aren't using the card, that doesn't mean you should close the account; in fact, doing so can hurt your credit score (i.e., the score that tells companies whether you are a good candidate to loan money to). These companies, when they look at your credit report, want to see a few things: 1) Do you have a history of credit being extended to you? They want to see a long history, which is why you should NEVER close the account for the credit card you've had the longest, even if you never plan to use it again (unless, perhaps, you're paying a yearly fee, but--even then--call them to see if they'll waive the fee; tell them you're thinking of closing your account otherwise): keeping the account open keeps it on your credit history, showing that you've have credit for a while.2) Do you have multiple types of credit (credit cards, mortgage, car loan, cell phone, student loan, etc.)? They like to see a mix.3) How much of your credit do you use? They like to see that you use no more than around 30% of the credit available to you. For example, let's say you have two credit cards--one with a $10000 limit, one with a $20000 limit--and so, you have $30000 of available credit. You owe $5000 on the card with a $10000 limit and $0 on the $20000 card. That means you're using about 17% of your available credit ($5000 of $30000). That's fine. But let's say you close your $20000 card. Now, all of a sudden, you're using $5000 of $10000 in available credit--50%. That looks horrible--like you are living beyond your means, getting by on credit, even though you owe THE EXACT SAME AMOUNT OF MONEY as you did when you had $30000 of available credit. But, by closing the account, you jacked up your debt ratio past 30%, making you look like a poor manager of credit. People will be less likely to offer you credit now, and they'll offer you worse interest rates when they do.So--if you want to close the account, make sure it's for the right reason, such as it's costing you an annual fee. Otherwise, if you can hang on to the card, do it. If you are worried you'll use it when you shouldn't, put it in a bag of water and put the bag in the freezer. That way you'll have to wait for it to thaw before you can use it, which will cut down your impulse purchases.
If you close a credit card will it hurt your credit?
It will not affect your credit if you pay off the balance when you close the account.
If you close a checking account wll it hurt your credit score?
Checking accounts are not normally reflected on a credit report.
If you close your account with a balance will this hurt your credit or your credit score?
To successfully close an account, you must first have a zero balance on said account. Otherwise, you will still receive bills on that balance, which can and probably will accrue late charges.
Can you get approved for a mortgage if you am saving money in your orange savings account?
banks look at all of an applicants finances when determining mortgages including savings accounts. having an orange savings account won't be the only thingdetermining eligibility but it can't hurt .
What if you don't know the creditor on your credit report how do you find out how to close the account?
If it's reporting on your credit report, they legally have to also publish the creditors contact information. Use that. If the account is negative and it doesn't list the contact information, dispute it. If it's positive, might as well let it be. Be careful when you close accounts, it can hurt your score, depending on your situation.
What can you do if your bank sent you a letter telling you that they will close your account because of a bad check you deposited into your account and could this affect your credit?
Normally if a bank closes your account they will report you to chexsystems, telecheck, or early warning services. If the account is charged off, it may be turned over to a collection agency and in turn it could hurt your credit. It will also prevent you from opening a new account easily
If you refuse to pay a doctor referred by a 'if we do not win you do not pay' lawyer who took a car accident case will it hurt your credit?
Is the doctor going to turn the account over to a collection agency? A collection account would hurt your credit. Is the collection agency going to sell the account to another agency, thus extending the time period it shows on your credit report? If they do, it could hurt your credit for an even longer period of time.
Can you obtain a credit card if you're checking account is negative?
Your credit history is what is important. If you are overdrawn or have been over drawn many times and the bank is charging you penalties it will hurt your chances of getting a credit card. If you have a credit line that protects your checking account like I do you just start drawing on that and it won't hurt your credit report.
When should you close unused credit cards and will this hurt or help your credit score?
Usually closing accounts will hurt your score because if you have debt on other cards, your debt to available credit ratio will rise and it can ding your credit score.
If you pay off all your credit cards off and close the little ones will it bring your credit score up?
Actually closing a paid account can hurt your score, just pay it off and cut the card up or put it in a sock draw.
How can you increase your credit score quickly?
Pay your credit cards down at least 50% off the credit limit. Example: Discover card with a credit limit of $1,000.00 and you maxed this out. Pay $500.00 on this account = 50% of the credit limit. This will increase your score within the 30 days of this transaction. Make sure that you do not pay off an account in full and close it. This will hurt your more then help you. Settle and collection accounts that you might have.
You getting offers to add credit cards and obtain great rewards Does it hurt your credit to open these cards obtain the rewards pay off the balance and close the account?
Yes, having your credit pulled can lower your FICO score. Which is the score on your credit bureau report used in some cases to determine your credit worthiness. Each time you apply for a new account your credit is pulled whether or not you are approved. Closing accounts can also have a poor effect on your credit report.
