First, credit inquiries (required for approval of new lines of credit) make up 10 % of your credit scores, so you'll see a bit of a dip from this. (policygenius.com)
I would apply for new lines of credit with a promotional low interest rate, and transfer balances around. (mymoneycounselor.com)
It will take another publisher trying to muscle in and entice away the best category writers with new lines. (nelsonagency.com)