Monthly Archives: January 2016

How “Hard” or “Soft” Inquiries Can Affect Credit

January 21st, 2016 | admin | Tags: , ,

Sally wanted to refinance her mortgage to take advantage of the lower rates lenders offered.  She went to the Home Show and spoke to a couple of mortgage brokers there and even filled out an interest form at one booth.  Then she continued on her way around the Home Show and came across a satellite TV booth. Sally had always wanted satellite TV, so she filled out a form there to sign up.  The satellite TV company ran her credit to see if they could expect to be paid regularly, […]

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