A prequalification may use a soft inquiry, while an actual application can involve a hard inquiry. The lender's process and product terms control.
A prequalification may use a soft inquiry, while an actual application can involve a hard inquiry. The lender's process and product terms control.
Review the records
Ask whether the specific step will produce a hard inquiry before consenting. Keep the offer disclosure, and inspect your report after an application if the inquiry is unexpected.
Choose the appropriate action
If the information is accurate, use the account records to plan the next step. No dispute or calculator can guarantee a particular score change.
Resources
CreditAhead resource: https://safeskyconsulting.com/diy/free Consumer guidance: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/disputing-errors-your-credit-reports
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This article shares general tips. It is not legal or money advice for your own situation. Results are different for each person.
