Paying off accounts-which one's?

Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by kozman, Jun 21, 2002.

  1. kozman

    kozman Well-Known Member

    What helps the score out more?

    Paying down balances on accounts that are closed with a zero credit limit

    OR

    Accounts that are open with a credit limit and about 50 percent utilization.

    Thanks!
     
  2. keepmine

    keepmine Well-Known Member

    Pay more to the cards with the highest interest rates. That'll pay off faster in the long run.
     
  3. kozman

    kozman Well-Known Member

    I've been doing that, I was just wondering which scenario helps the FICO score out more.
     
  4. QUEEN_BEE

    QUEEN_BEE Well-Known Member

    I think this one is the most detrimental to your score.

    This is not that bad.

    Just my opinion.
     
  5. kozman

    kozman Well-Known Member

    I've been doing it the exact opposite. I'll switch that around this month. Thanks.
     
  6. the other

    the other Well-Known Member

    Personally, I would focus on the highest aprs, but if you're concerned more with your score, I would pay off the ones that a reporting a zero limit. With a zero limit, you look like you are over your limit by whatever your balance is. This throughs your ratios off.
     
  7. kozman

    kozman Well-Known Member

    Thanks. That's what I'm going to do then.
     

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