Second was the Even though Alex paid his balance in full every month, he had used 90% of his limit on one specific card to buy gifts in December. Even though he intended to pay it off, the bank reported that high credit utilization to the bureau before his payment went through. To the algorithms, it looked like Alex was suddenly desperate for cash.
Confused, Alex retraced his steps and discovered three "silent" mistakes that had sabotaged his rating. Common mistakes that may affect your credit score negatively
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Alex always took pride in being "good with money." He paid his bills, had a steady job, and never went over his credit limit. But when he applied for a mortgage for his dream townhouse, the loan officer delivered a shock: his credit score had plummeted. Confused, Alex retraced his steps and discovered three