Welcome, friends! Looking to take your credit score from good to great? Let’s get straight to the point with these seven quick tips to help you reach that coveted 800 mark.
Pay on Time:
Make timely bill payments your priority. Late payments can harm your score, so set reminders or automate payments to stay on track.
Reduce Credit Utilization:
Keep your credit utilization below 30% of your available credit. Pay down balances or request a credit limit increase to meet this threshold.
Diversify Credit Mix:
Having different types of credit shows your ability to manage various accounts responsibly. Add a mortgage, car loan, or personal loan to diversify your profile.
Maintain a Long Credit History:
The longer your credit history, the better. Avoid closing old accounts, as they contribute to your overall history.
Minimize New Credit Applications:
Too many applications in a short period raise concerns. Apply for new credit selectively to avoid unnecessary hard inquiries.
Monitor Your Credit:
The first step to improving your credit score is to know where you stand. You can do this by checking your credit report. This will show you your credit history and give you an idea of what’s dragging your score down. Dovly is a free automated credit improvement engine that can help you work with credit bureaus to get errors removed. Try it risk-free with our free membership tier.
Be Patient and Persistent:
Improving your credit score takes time and consistent effort. Stay committed to these practices, and you’ll see progress.
There you have it! Follow these seven quick tips to boost your credit score from 700 to 800. Remember, pay on time, reduce credit utilization, diversify your credit mix, maintain a long credit history, minimize new credit applications, monitor your credit, and stay patient and persistent. Best of luck on your journey to an outstanding credit score!
(1) Average result for Dovly Premium members that have had more than 2 disputed items removed from their reports, as of May 2023.
(2) Based on the total items removed divided by the total disputes sent for Dovly Premium members as of May 2023.
(3) Dovly’s automated credit engine maximizes your results by submitting the optimal number of disputes each month based on a combination of factors unique to your credit report.
(4) The combined total credit score increase among Dovly members through May 2023.