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Paying down your credit cards won't lower your scores-- but paying off and closing the credit cards will lower the scores. You want to show that your cards are not maxed out and you have plenty of room between the credit limit and the balance .

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Can closing paying off credit cards hurt your score?

In Some Cases Yes It Can Lower Your Score.


What are two ways to lower your credit score?

1. Max out your credit cards. 2. Pay your bills late. (Or stop paying them altogether.)


Does paying off credit cards hurt your credit score?

Paying off credit cards can actually help improve your credit score by reducing your overall debt and showing responsible financial behavior.


Can paying off credit cards increase your credit score?

Yes off course. Paying off any debts will increase your credit score.


Will paying off your credit cards raise your credit score?

things that raise your credit score are , having major cards open more than 3 years, and showing good standing with that creditor. you dont have to use a credit card to show good standing. yes paying off high dept will raise your score. and having too much on your cards even if you pay on time will lower it.


What factor may lower your credit score when you have a credit card?

not paying minimum amount duelack of credit historygetting another new credit cardapplying for a loankeeping a high balance on credit cards compared to their credit limitsetc.


What factors may lower your credit score when you have a credit card?

not paying minimum amount duelack of credit historygetting another new credit cardapplying for a loankeeping a high balance on credit cards compared to their credit limitsetc.


You just finished paying off your credit card should you close the account?

Closing the account will remove the temptation to spend up the cards again but, closing the account can actually lower your credit score. You ought to take that question and your private credit information to a credit counselor for a better answer. By the way, CONGRATULATIONS on paying off the cards!


How can you quickly lower your credit score?

You can quickly lower your credit score by missing payments, maxing out your credit cards, opening multiple new accounts at once, or having a high credit utilization ratio.


If you pay a collections account in full and have no credit cards or other debts how soon can your score go up?

paying off bad credit will take about 60 days to have an effect on your credit score. But, if you don't have any credit cards you will never have a good credit score because no one is giving you credit.


How does paying off a car loan impact my credit score?

Paying off a car loan can positively impact your credit score by showing that you can manage debt responsibly. It can improve your credit mix and lower your overall debt, which can increase your credit score over time.


How do I build up my credit score with credit cards?

You can build up your credit score with credit cards by wisely using your credit every month and paying it off in full every month. By paying off your cards, you slowly build up your credit score.