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Macdoll30
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Utilization and scoring question

Before my recent credit cards I had zero % utilization because I had no credit. Now I have 3 cards and almost $6000 in credit so my EQ went from 663 to 671. When I use the cards will my score drop again because my util will no longer be zero???
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myjourney
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Re: Utilization and scoring question


@Macdoll30 wrote:
Before my recent credit cards I had zero % utilization because I had no credit. Now I have 3 cards and almost $6000 in credit so my EQ went from 663 to 671. When I use the cards will my score drop again because my util will no longer be zero???

Keep UTL between 1-9% and it may rise 

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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Macdoll30
Valued Member

Re: Utilization and scoring question

Thank you
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myjourney
Super Contributor

Re: Utilization and scoring question


@Macdoll30 wrote:
Thank you

Glad to help 

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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