By doing this regularly, you'll be better prepared
when applying for a new credit card, and you'll know how a new credit card can factor into your overall credit score.
One more thing you may want to consider
before applying for a new credit card, is that by using the links found here on the blog you are significantly supporting this great blog.
It can also help if you do
n't apply for new credit cards in a short period of time when asking for a credit limit increase on an existing card.
Your best bet for keeping your score in check is to keep your balances low, always pay on time and
only apply for new credit when you really need it.
Because people who are experiencing financial distress
often apply for new credit, your credit score is reduced each time you fill out a new credit application or get a new account.
The primary reason you're asked to refrain
from applying for new credit is to keep your debt to income ratios in line while your loan is in the approval stage.
Be careful making changes, such
as applying for new credit cards, when you are thinking about refinancing or otherwise applying for credit.
When you enroll in a debt management plan through a credit counseling agency, you usually aren't allowed to
apply for any new credit during the length of your plan.
You should plan ahead and lift a freeze, either completely if you are shopping around, or specifically for a certain creditor, a few days before
actually applying for new credit.
The reason a hard inquiry may lower an individual's credit score is because someone who has
recently applied for a new credit is seen as a potentially riskier borrower.
Credit scores are similarly fussy about certain things: paying bills on time, not using too much of your available credit limits, not
applying for new credit too often.
When you are considering a mortgage, do not
apply for any new credit at least six months prior to the timeline you have set for a home loan.
Second, avoid
applying for new credit unless you really need it, as most lenders would reject you, while credit inquiries would further damage your credit standing.
If consumers with existing bad credit
anticipate applying for a new credit, it is highly recommended that repair efforts to boost credit scores be completed prior to the application.
While it can be detrimental if you're
always applying for new credit cards and opening new accounts every month, credit - reporting agencies recognize when a consumer is simply shopping.
If you are among this group you might be hesitant to
even apply for new credit, thinking there's no chance you'll be approved.