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Does Paying Debts in Full Increase Your Credit Score?

While paying off your debts often helps improve your credit scores, this isn’t always the case. It’s possible that you could see your credit scores drop after fulfilling your payment obligations on a loan or credit card debt. However, that doesn’t mean you should ignore what you owe. The benefits of paying off your debts … Read more

Should I Pay Off Old Debts to Improve My Credit?

Review your credit score and scoring factors to find out which accounts you should pay off first. As a general rule, prioritize past-due accounts and high-interest credit card debt over installment loans if you want to improve your credit. If youre focused on improving your credit scores, paying down or off certain debts can be … Read more

What Do Underwriters Look For In A Refinance?

What do underwriters do and what do they look for when reviewing loan applications? Check out this comprehensive guide to answer those questions and more. Table of Contents. Giving loans to your customers usually takes a lot of screening and even more paperwork, which means it takes a lot of your time. Professional underwriters look … Read more

Is Settled in Full Good on Your Credit Report?

Debt settlement, in which you pay off a debt by paying less than you owe, will hurt your credit scores, but it’s better than not paying it at all. It’s worth exploring alternatives before seeking debt settlement. Debt settlement—negotiating forgiveness of a financial obligation in exchange for partial repayment—can ease financial burdens, but it will … Read more

What Credit Agency Does HSBC Use for Credit Checks?

When applying for a credit card, loan, or other financial products, lenders need to assess your creditworthiness. To do this, they will check your credit report from one or more of the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. But different lenders use different bureaus, so which one does HSBC use? An Overview … Read more