Watch the Application
One factor that can hurt your credit score is too many credit history reviews. A credit report “review” is when a business checks your credit history. There are really two types of inquiries into your credit history. One is more of an overview, like when a credit company wants to pre-approve you. The other is a more significant inquiry; when a creditor is determining whether they will approve your actual application for a loan. Too many inquiries can erode your score. The worst kind of review is the “harder” one performed when you fill out an application. If you want … Continue reading