New inquiry = gain 5 pts

[ccdmndkut]

I just received a new inquiry on TransUnion and my score increased by 5 points. I never knew an inquiry could actually increase your score. Does anyone have some insight on this?

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[Anonymous]

Maybe some other change(s) occurred that didn't trigger a myFICO alert for TU. When the inquiry was added, the alert was triggered and the score was recalculated? That's my guess.

[ccdmndkut]

That's a good guess, better than anything I could come up with. Thank you.

[-NewGuy-]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Maybe some other change(s) occurred that didn't trigger a myFICO alert for TU. When the inquiry was added, the alert was triggered and the score was recalculated? That's my guess.

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That would be my guess as well.

BTW, welcome to the forums as well OP 

[Ashes]

This just happened to me but with Experian. Two new inquiries reported and five points were gained.