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The next time you apply for a credit card, loan or mortgage, the lender will likely request access to your credit report. The information listed on your credit report summarizes how you manage credit, ...

The information listed on your credit report can make or break your next loan or credit card application. Taking a moment to review it and clean it up can strengthen your approval odds and uncover ...

A hard inquiry occurs when you apply for a credit card, a mortgage or another type of loan. Hard inquiries can reduce your credit score anywhere from zero to five points, depending on the details in ...

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Have you noticed a hard inquiry from JPMCB on your credit report? If you recently applied for a Chase Bank credit card, it’s likely responsible for the entry on your credit report. While one credit ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. A hard inquiry is a request by a lender to obtain your full credit report from a credit ...

Not only is it important to regularly check your credit report to monitor your credit health, but it also can be even more critical so you can catch any errors or potential fraud. If you find any ...