{"id":9229,"date":"2026-05-21T10:50:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/?p=9229"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T06:38:29","slug":"how-to-improve-credit-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Your Credit Score &#038; CIBIL Score Fast\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A strong credit score unlocks better loan terms, lower interest rates, and faster approvals. Whether&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;rebuilding after a setback or starting fresh, knowing&nbsp;<strong>how to improve your credit score<\/strong>&nbsp;is one of the most impactful financial decisions you can make.&nbsp;FatakPay&nbsp;(RBI-registered | FACE member | ISO 27001 certified) breaks it down step by step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can improve your credit score by paying EMIs on time, keeping credit&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;below 30%, avoiding multiple loan applications, and checking your credit report for errors regularly. Most improvements are visible within 3-6 months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Key_Factors_That_Impact_Your_CIBIL_Score\" >Key Factors That Impact Your CIBIL Score&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Payment_History_%E2%80%93_30_Weightage\" >Payment History \u2013 30% Weightage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Credit_Utilisation_Ratio_%E2%80%93_25_Weightage\" >Credit&nbsp;Utilisation&nbsp;Ratio \u2013 25% Weightage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Credit_Type_Duration_%E2%80%93_25_Weightage\" >Credit Type &amp; Duration \u2013 25% Weightage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#New_Credit_Inquiries_%E2%80%93_20_Weightage\" >New Credit Inquiries \u2013 20% Weightage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Steps_to_Improve_Your_Credit_Score_Fast\" >Steps to Improve Your Credit Score Fast&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Step_1_Pay_every_EMI_and_credit_card_bill_on_time\" >Step 1: Pay every EMI and credit card bill on time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Step_2_Keep_your_credit_utilisation_below_30\" >Step 2: Keep your credit&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;below 30%&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Step_3_Do_not_close_your_oldest_credit_account\" >Step 3: Do not close your oldest credit account&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Step_4_Avoid_multiple_loan_applications_at_once\" >Step 4: Avoid multiple loan applications at once&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Step_5_Check_your_CIBIL_report_for_errors_and_dispute_them\" >Step 5: Check your CIBIL report for errors and dispute them&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Step_6_Add_a_secured_credit_card_or_credit-builder_product\" >Step 6: Add a secured credit card or credit-builder product&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Improve_Your_CIBIL_Score\" >How Long Does It Take to Improve Your CIBIL Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#FAQs_on_How_to_Improve_Credit_Score\" >FAQs on How to Improve Credit Score&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#What_Is_the_Fastest_Way_to_Improve_My_CIBIL_Score\" >What Is the Fastest Way to Improve My CIBIL Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Does_Checking_My_Own_CIBIL_Score_Affect_It\" >Does Checking My Own CIBIL Score Affect It?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Will_Closing_a_Credit_Card_Improve_My_Credit_Score\" >Will Closing a Credit Card Improve My Credit Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#How_Many_Points_Does_a_Missed_EMI_Reduce_My_Credit_Score\" >How Many Points Does a Missed EMI Reduce My Credit Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/credit-score\/how-to-improve-credit-score\/#Can_I_Improve_My_Credit_Score_Without_a_Credit_Card\" >Can I&nbsp;Improve My Credit Score Without a Credit Card?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Credit_Score_and_Why_Does_It_Matter\"><\/span><strong>What Is a Credit Score and Why Does It Matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/check-cibil-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>credit score<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is a three-digit number between 300 and 900 that reflects your creditworthiness, calculated by credit bureaus like TransUnion CIBIL based on your repayment history, outstanding balances, and credit profile. A score of 750+ is considered strong by most banks and financial institutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your credit score directly&nbsp;determines&nbsp;whether a lender approves your loan application, what interest rate you receive, and how much credit limit you are offered. A low score can lead to rejections or higher rates on personal loans and home loans. Knowing&nbsp;<strong>how to improve credit score<\/strong>&nbsp;and acting on&nbsp;it,&nbsp;is the difference between a rejected application and an offer with competitive terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your score crosses 700, you can apply for a&nbsp;FatakPay&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/instant-loans-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>instant personal loan<\/strong><\/a>, disbursed in 7 minutes, no salary slip needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Factors_That_Impact_Your_CIBIL_Score\"><\/span><strong>Key Factors That Impact Your CIBIL Score<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding&nbsp;<strong>how to improve&nbsp;CIBIL&nbsp;score<\/strong>&nbsp;is the first step. Here are the factors with the highest influence, followed by the&nbsp;<strong>ways to increase credit score<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_History_%E2%80%93_30_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>Payment History \u2013 30% Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Timely EMI and credit card payments are the single biggest driver of your CIBIL score. One missed payment can drop your score by 50\u2013100 points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit_Utilisation_Ratio_%E2%80%93_25_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>Credit&nbsp;Utilisation&nbsp;Ratio \u2013 25% Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using more than 30% of your combined credit limit signals credit stress. Keeping balances low is one of the fastest&nbsp;<strong>ways to increase your CIBIL score<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit_Type_Duration_%E2%80%93_25_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>Credit Type &amp; Duration \u2013 25% Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A longer credit history and a healthy mix of secured and unsecured credit accounts strengthen your credit profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Credit_Inquiries_%E2%80%93_20_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>New Credit Inquiries \u2013 20% Weightage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple loan applications in a short window trigger hard inquiries that cumulatively reduce your score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Improve_Your_Credit_Score_Fast\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Improve Your Credit Score Fast<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these proven&nbsp;<strong>steps to increase credit score<\/strong>, each step is actionable within your current credit accounts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Pay_every_EMI_and_credit_card_bill_on_time\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Pay every EMI and credit card bill on time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment history carries 30% weightage in&nbsp;<strong>how to improve credit score<\/strong>&nbsp;calculations. Set auto-pay mandates for every EMI and pay credit card bills in full before the due date, not just the&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;amount. Even one missed payment creates a negative mark that takes 12-24 months&nbsp;to recover from fully.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Keep_your_credit_utilisation_below_30\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Keep your credit&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;below 30%<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your combined credit limit is \u20b91,00,000, keep your outstanding balance under \u20b930,000 at all times. This is the 30% credit&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;threshold that credit bureaus treat as the safe zone. If you regularly exceed it, request a credit limit increase from your bank, this&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;lowers your&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;ratio without requiring you to spend less.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Do_not_close_your_oldest_credit_account\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Do not close your oldest credit account<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The length of your credit history contributes 25% to your CIBIL score. Closing your oldest credit card or loan account shortens your average credit age and can drop your score by 20-50 points. Keep old accounts open even if you rarely use them.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Avoid_multiple_loan_applications_at_once\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Avoid multiple loan applications at once<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time a lender pulls your credit report, a hard inquiry is logged. Multiple applications within 30-60 days&nbsp;signal financial stress and compound the score reduction. Space out applications&nbsp;by&nbsp;at least 3-6 months. If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;comparing loan offers, use soft inquiry-based eligibility checkers rather than full applications.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Check_your_CIBIL_report_for_errors_and_dispute_them\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Check your CIBIL report for errors and dispute them<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Errors in your CIBIL report, incorrect payment statuses, accounts you&nbsp;didn&#8217;t&nbsp;open, or wrong personal information, can unfairly drag your score down. As per the RBI 2024 mandate, CIBIL updates credit data every&nbsp;15 days, so disputed corrections reflect quickly. Check your CIBIL&nbsp;report at least once every three months and raise disputes directly with TransUnion CIBIL for any inaccuracies.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Add_a_secured_credit_card_or_credit-builder_product\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Add a secured credit card or credit-builder product<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a thin credit file or low score, a secured credit card (backed by a fixed deposit) or a credit-builder loan product lets you&nbsp;<strong>improve credit score<\/strong>&nbsp;methodically, each on-time repayment is reported to credit bureaus and builds your score from the ground up.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Improve_Your_CIBIL_Score\"><\/span><strong>How Long Does It Take to Improve Your CIBIL Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most common question borrowers have when&nbsp;learning&nbsp;<strong>how to increase CIBIL score<\/strong>. The honest answer: it depends on&nbsp;what&#8217;s&nbsp;dragging your score down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For errors or reporting&nbsp;mistakes;&nbsp;once you raise a dispute and the correction is approved, CIBIL&#8217;s 15-day update cycle means your score can improve within 2-4 weeks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For high credit&nbsp;utilisation; paying down balances reflects in the next billing cycle, typically within 30-45 days&nbsp;of the lender&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;updated data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For missed payment&nbsp;history;&nbsp;negative marks from missed EMIs remain on your CIBIL report for up to 7 years, but their impact reduces over time as you build a clean repayment record on top of them. Consistent on-time payments for 6\u201312 months are typically enough to see meaningful score improvement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no shortcuts to improve credit score sustainably, but with disciplined habits, most borrowers see a&nbsp;50-100 point&nbsp;improvement within 3-6 months of following the steps above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_How_to_Improve_Credit_Score\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on How to Improve Credit Score<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Fastest_Way_to_Improve_My_CIBIL_Score\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Fastest Way to Improve My CIBIL Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fastest&nbsp;<strong>ways to increase your CIBIL score<\/strong>&nbsp;are:&nbsp;clearing overdue payments&nbsp;immediately, reducing your credit card outstanding to below 30% of your limit, and disputing any errors in your CIBIL report.&nbsp;Utilisation&nbsp;and error fixes can reflect within 15-30 days; payment history recovery takes 3-6 months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Checking_My_Own_CIBIL_Score_Affect_It\"><\/span><strong>Does Checking My Own CIBIL Score Affect It?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Checking your own score is a soft inquiry and has zero impact on your CIBIL score, no matter how often you check. Only hard&nbsp;inquiries,&nbsp;triggered when a lender pulls your report for a loan or credit card application, can reduce your score (by 5\u201310 points per&nbsp;check).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Closing_a_Credit_Card_Improve_My_Credit_Score\"><\/span><strong>Will Closing a Credit Card Improve My Credit Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually not and it often hurts. Closing a credit card reduces your total available credit limit, which increases your&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;ratio. If&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;your oldest card, it also shortens your credit history. Both effects can lower your score. Keep old cards open and use them lightly unless they carry a fee that outweighs the&nbsp;benefit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Points_Does_a_Missed_EMI_Reduce_My_Credit_Score\"><\/span><strong>How Many Points Does a Missed EMI Reduce My Credit Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A single missed EMI can reduce your CIBIL score by 50-100 points, depending on how strong your score was before the miss. The higher your score, the steeper the drop. Consecutive missed payments cause cumulative&nbsp;damage&nbsp;and recovery requires 12-24 months&nbsp;of consistent on-time repayments to fully offset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Improve_My_Credit_Score_Without_a_Credit_Card\"><\/span><strong>Can I&nbsp;Improve My Credit Score Without a Credit Card?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes.&nbsp;<strong>How to increase credit score<\/strong>&nbsp;without a credit card: take a small&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/personal-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>personal loan<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and repay every EMI on time, use a credit-builder product, or ensure any existing loan accounts have a spotless repayment history. Payment history and credit mix, not credit cards specifically, are what the score algorithm rewards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Score improving? 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