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Credit Definitions – I

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Interesting Facts

Installment loans can improve a credit score above and beyond what a consumer could otherwise obtain through revolving accounts only. Ten percent of the FICO scoring formula rewards consumers who maintain a favorable mix of accounts.

While an insurance inquiry appears on your credit report, it does not affect your score. It is known as a soft inquiry.