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Primary User Utilization VS Authorized User Utilization

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Primary User Utilization VS Authorized User Utilization

Hello,

 

I have a zero balance on the credit card I'm a primary user but the card I'm an authorized user has 2% utilization. Is it better to show utilization on the credit card I'm a primary user or does it not make a difference?  

 

I'm looking what will be the best way to increase my score to purchase a house in two months.

 

Thanks!!

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Anonymous
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Re: Primary User Utilization VS Authorized User Utilization


@Anonymous wrote:

Hello,

 

I have a zero balance on the credit card I'm a primary user but the card I'm an authorized user has 2% utilization. Is it better to show utilization on the credit card I'm a primary user or does it not make a difference?  

 

I'm looking what will be the best way to increase my score to purchase a house in two months.

 

Thanks!!


You always want to have a statement balance on at least one card. This does not mean that you can't pay in full, you can. Additionally some systems ignore AU accounts. Therefore, I would say that it is better to have the utilization on the primary card.

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