Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Should You Accept That Pre-Approved Credit Limit Increase?
– ratesupermarket.ca
If you faithfully pay your loans, mortgage and credit cards each month, then you’ve probably received a call or letter from your bank with the news that you were pre-approved for a credit increase or a line of credit.
You might be thinking, I don’t even use all the credit I currently have. I don’t need an increase.
But guess what? Turning down a pre-approved credit increase may actually hurt your credit score.
Why you were offered an increase
If you already have an account with a bank, and it pre-approves you for a credit increase or new line of credit, it’s typically because you are being recognized for being a good customer. By diligently paying off your card every month and staying on top of your current loans, your bank now trusts that you will pay them back if they increased your limit.
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