Note: Many lenders perform
soft credit checks so that their initial rate quotes won't damage the credit of the shopper.
Note: Many lenders perform
soft credit checks so that their initial rate quotes won't damage the credit of the shopper.
The application process is
a soft credit check so it won't impact your credit score.
Not exact matches
You can, however, get a preliminary offer from Avant with a
soft credit check,
so you don't have to officially apply to see what the lender will offer.
RocketLoans will also ask for your Social Security Number
so the lender can perform a
soft credit check (this will not affect your
credit score).
Approval can take as little as one day but DCU performs a hard
credit check upon receiving an application,
so we recommend shopping around for other personal loans with pre-qualification and
soft credit checks before applying, especially if you have good
credit history.
LendingClub performs a
soft credit check,
so checking your rate won't affect your
credit score.
Each of these lenders also offers rate quotes using
soft credit checks,
so you can get a customized offer without affecting your
credit.
A
soft inquiry involves a creditor
checking your
credit report for pre-approval, background information, and
so on.
Pre-qualification uses a
soft credit inquiry that won't impact your
credit score,
so you won't risk a hard
credit check on a
credit card for which you have little chance of approval.
And it's a «
soft pull» on your
credit,
so you're not taking a «hard» hit to your score daily by
checking (very important!).