Each time you apply for a credit card, your credit report receives a hard inquiry, which can have a minor yet negative effect on your score. (badcredit.org)
Applying for a slew of loans in a short period will have a slight negative effect on your score, so pace yourself when signing up for credit. (thedigeratilife.com)
How FICO 9 will reduce collection's negative effect on scores Along with some other consumer - friendly changes brought on by the National Consumer Assistance Plan, such as the removal of most tax liens and civil judgments from credit reports, some relief also awaits collection - burdened consumers with the latest FICO scoring formula: FICO 9. (speakingofcredit.com)