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Once you pay off a high balance on a credit card how soon will that affect your credit score?
Once you have paid the credit card balance off it will affect your score the following month. This is because the credit agencies only update your credit once a month. So the month following the payment would reflect the new balance of $0 and the score would be raised at that time.
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Will closing lines of credit affect your credit score if you have no debt?
How can you have "good credit"???????? IF you don't have any "credit". Closed accounts are CLOSED, NOT AVAILABLE, ONCE HAD, IN THE PAST, NOT CURRENT CREDIT, ETC.
Once you have completely paid off credit card debt should you throw away your credit cards or will this mess with your credit?
If you feel it absolutely necessary to "throw your card(s) away" after paying them off, I suggest to just cut the card, and toss. However, DO NOT, DO NOT close your credit card account! Why, you may ask . . . one of the things that effects your FICO score is your credit history with the credit card company. Another factor is the debt ratio. For instance, if you have a $2000 credit limit, and you have no balance on your card, that will positively affect your FICO score. But, on the same token, if you have a $2000 credit limit, with a $1500 balance on the card, that will reduce your FICO score.
Having multiple open credit cards with no balance is bad or good for credit ratings?
The Credit agencies look at your debt to available credit to determine 30% your credit score which if you have no balance it is good for the ratio but they also like to see your paying history which is worth 35% of your credit score and if you have no balance how are they going to see that. In keeping with being debt free it is recommended to use they once in a while and pay them in full so they can be maintained as active (credit card companies sometimes close them due to inactivity which is bad because you lose your credit history with them) and it shows your good paying history.
Who can give you your true credit score?
You can get your true credit score from any of the three credit companies, Equifax, Transunion and Experian. Any of these three will give you a free credit score once a year. You're entitled by law to it.
How can I check my credit card score using Experian?
To check your credit score using Experian, you can visit their website and sign up for a free account. Once you have created an account, you can view your credit score and credit report.
Will closing lines of credit affect your credit score if you have no debt?
How can you have "good credit"???????? IF you don't have any "credit". Closed accounts are CLOSED, NOT AVAILABLE, ONCE HAD, IN THE PAST, NOT CURRENT CREDIT, ETC.
Will not paying for items that you won on Ebay affect your credit score if anything?
No it won't affect your credit report unless you happened to charge the item to a credit card and not pay for the item once charged to the card.
Does checking your credit report once a year through all three credit agencies lower your credit score?
No and by law you can do it once a year for free at Annualcreditreport.comAnswer: {| |- | No. Requesting a credit report will NOT affect your credit. You have the right to look at your credit report without it affecting your credit or score. When you request your credit report it's called a "consumer pull" and has no affect on your credit. The only time when requesting a credit report can affect your credit is when you ask a possible creditor to inquire about your credit. This is because it implies that you're possibly opening a new line of credit.|}
Does a lawsuit by debt collector affect credit score?
Yes, if they get a judgment against you, and most do. Once the judgment has been entered and is public record, that judgment will go on your credit reports and it will tank your credit scores.
Once you have completely paid off credit card debt should you throw away your credit cards or will this mess with your credit?
If you feel it absolutely necessary to "throw your card(s) away" after paying them off, I suggest to just cut the card, and toss. However, DO NOT, DO NOT close your credit card account! Why, you may ask . . . one of the things that effects your FICO score is your credit history with the credit card company. Another factor is the debt ratio. For instance, if you have a $2000 credit limit, and you have no balance on your card, that will positively affect your FICO score. But, on the same token, if you have a $2000 credit limit, with a $1500 balance on the card, that will reduce your FICO score.
Where do I find out my credit score?
You can use a credit check service to get your credit score. Also, depending upon your credit card company, you can request a free credit score once every 6 months.
Can you return an auto without a repossession on your credit report?
Your credit report will state that the vehicle was returned. It will still show a balance remaining once this vehicle is auctioned off. This is your best option, but it already has done it's damage to your credit report with missed payment. Also, this will affect your credit score monthly for the next two years from the date of last payment.
If you have 0 balance on your credit card and never use what happens?
Believe it or not, it can hurt your credit score. You should charge something on it at least once a month and pay it off immediately to avoid interest charges.
Having multiple open credit cards with no balance is bad or good for credit ratings?
The Credit agencies look at your debt to available credit to determine 30% your credit score which if you have no balance it is good for the ratio but they also like to see your paying history which is worth 35% of your credit score and if you have no balance how are they going to see that. In keeping with being debt free it is recommended to use they once in a while and pay them in full so they can be maintained as active (credit card companies sometimes close them due to inactivity which is bad because you lose your credit history with them) and it shows your good paying history.
Who can give you your true credit score?
You can get your true credit score from any of the three credit companies, Equifax, Transunion and Experian. Any of these three will give you a free credit score once a year. You're entitled by law to it.
How can I check my credit card score using Experian?
To check your credit score using Experian, you can visit their website and sign up for a free account. Once you have created an account, you can view your credit score and credit report.
Why score goes down after paying a charge off?
I know it sounds a little goofy but, your credit score is based on your credit history. Once you pay something off your credit history is completed for that particular account so your score drops a little. Having said that, I certainly don't recommend that you keep a lot of bills open just to keep your credit score high. A credit card where you maintain a small balance with most of the credit line available and paying your utilility, phone and rent or house payment on time or a little early will keep your credit score pretty healthy.
