A hard inquiry happens when a company checks your credit reports because you have applied for credit. You can dispute hard inquiries you didn’t authorize, but you cannot remove legitimate credit ...

Every point may count when you’re applying for a new credit card or loan. Unfortunately, you generally can’t remove accurate records from your credit reports, including hard inquiries from previous ...

Credit inquiries can either be in the form of hard inquiries or soft inquiries, and they can happen for a variety of reasons. Hard credit inquiries occur when someone like a landlord or potential ...

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 ...

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A hard inquiry is a normal part of applying for credit, and it can have a temporary impact on your credit score. Though it’s nothing to stress over, it’s still something to be aware of, especially if ...