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Would it really help to apply for an installment loan?

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Would it really help to apply for an installment loan?

My credit is fairly new and I have opened 2 cc account.  One is crown jewelers.  My EQ says that I have no installment accounts showing, to prove I can pay different types of credit.  Should I apply for an installment loan?  Is it worth the inquiry? 
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zebulon7 wrote:
My credit is fairly new and I have opened 2 cc account.  One is crown jewelers.  My EQ says that I have no installment accounts showing, to prove I can pay different types of credit.  Should I apply for an installment loan?  Is it worth the inquiry? 


Yes, it may help a very small bit for as long as the installment account is open.  Remember, though, that as long as an installment loan is open, you'll be paying interest on it.
 
Is it worth the inquiry?  Probably not.  That may hurt you more than the installment loan would help.
 
It is worth paying interest for and getting a loan you don't need?  No.
 
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