The best way to do this is to keep your loan applications to the same type of loan with the same amount during a 14 - day time frame. (studentloanhero.com)
Your credit score will also go down if you apply for the same type of loan, but for different amounts. (studentloanhero.com)
Match up interest rates and other terms, and make sure that your quote for interest rates are on the same types of loans. (studentloanhero.com)