How can I raise my credit score before buying?

Pay down credit card balances below 30% of their limits, keep every payment on time, and avoid opening or closing accounts before you apply. Lowering reported card balances can lift your score within one cycle.

Avoid paying old collections without advice, since it can backfire. We offer a rapid-rescore that can move your middle score across a tier in days when it's worth it.

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