Sentences with phrase «lowering your utilization ratio from»

For instance, a balance of $ 2,000 on a card with a $ 4,000 limit that's transferred to a card with an $ 8,000 limit could minimally improve your credit by lowering your utilization ratio from 50 % to 25 %.

For instance, a balance of $ 2,000 on a card with a $ 4,000 limit that's transferred to a card with an $ 8,000 limit could minimally improve your credit by lowering your utilization ratio from 50 % to 25 %.

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Note that a closed account in good standing remains in your credit history for 10 years, so you'll benefit from your track record; however, keeping no - fee credit cards open (and using them now and then) is smart to help your utilization ratio stay low.

Another great thing about an excellent score is that as long as payments continue being made on time and credit utilization (card balances / credit limits ratio) is kept as low as possible, the score can recover relatively quickly — typically within six months — from some of the lesser «offenses,» such as opening new accounts.