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liz2011
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how do balance transfers affect credit?

Hi, I had a question about balance transfers.  I have 2 CCs carrying a balance right now--one is offering a decent rate for BTs and I am thinking of transferring the balance from the other CC over to this one.  However, on the website the BT rate offer has a disclaimer saying "not all customers will qualify for this rate."  Does this mean they will do a credit check?  I don't want any inquiries on my credit right now for fear of lowering my FICO (applying for a mortgage soon)...but I am tired of paying out the nose in interest rates :-(.

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brian2220
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Re: how do balance transfers affect credit?


@liz2011 wrote:

Hi, I had a question about balance transfers.  I have 2 CCs carrying a balance right now--one is offering a decent rate for BTs and I am thinking of transferring the balance from the other CC over to this one.  However, on the website the BT rate offer has a disclaimer saying "not all customers will qualify for this rate."  Does this mean they will do a credit check?  I don't want any inquiries on my credit right now for fear of lowering my FICO (applying for a mortgage soon)...but I am tired of paying out the nose in interest rates :-(.


i did a bt and it was just a soft inq

i guess it just for accounts in good standing 

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