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Paid off 3 low dollar accounts should I close them?

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Paid off 3 low dollar accounts should I close them?

Just paid off 3 accounts equaling 1600 dollars. now my question should I close these account or let them be and not use them. im hoping this will boost my CS a few points before we apply for our mortgage.i worked so hard on my wifes credit (bekki2302) I neglected mine.

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MarineVietVet
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@Anonymous wrote:

Just paid off 3 accounts equaling 1600 dollars. now my question should I close these account or let them be and not use them. im hoping this will boost my CS a few points before we apply for our mortgage.i worked so hard on my wifes credit (bekki2302) I neglected mine.


 

Are these CC accounts? This post might help in your decision. Closing Credit Cards

 

 

 

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9/09 EX pulled by lender 802
3/10 EQ- 800

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@Anonymous wrote:

Just paid off 3 accounts equaling 1600 dollars. now my question should I close these account or let them be and not use them. im hoping this will boost my CS a few points before we apply for our mortgage.i worked so hard on my wifes credit (bekki2302) I neglected mine.


 

Nice work paying off your accounts!

After you read Marine's link and make a decision on whether or not to close the accounts, remember to use credit cards if you'd like to keep them open.

Credit cards that aren't used regularly are likely to suffer Adverse Action - that is, closing or credit limit decreases.

Good luck to you!

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oooops figured since its to rebuild my credit this was the right place

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MarineVietVet
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oooops figured since its to rebuild my credit this was the right place


 

I didn't mean you had posted in the wrong place. I'm sorry if I gave that impression. I was just trying to give you a link with more advice than I could give.

 

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Anonymous
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no no not at all after clicking the link I saw what you did, thank you!

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640 so far with one still showing total balance eq

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