12 Debt Question posted 2 years ago by AtomicBlonde 2 years ago by AtomicBlonde +12 / -0 23 comments share 23 comments share save hide report block hide replies
I have this issue too! Have been trying to clear two credit cards before I move to either have no mortgage or a small one, and after clearing the first one my rating went from excellent to good!
Did you cancel or close the card? If you pay off the debt but keep the card open- it shouldn't affect your credit score negatively.
However, closing a credit card that you've had for 10 years CAN affect you because you've just nixed a large portion of your Credit History.
My brother paid off his Amex and his FICO score dropped significantly enough to piss him off.