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Credit Score Myths Debunked: What Really Affects Your Rating

Credit Score Myths Debunked: What Really Affects Your Rating

Update: 2025-10-29
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Becca Mintz, Vice-President of Credit & Data at Capital One Canada, clears up the biggest misconceptions about credit scores, like whether checking your score hurts it, if income matters, and how “soft” versus “hard” inquiries work. She offers practical tips for building and repairing credit responsibly, managing utilization, and spotting reporting errors before they cost you points.


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Credit Score Myths Debunked: What Really Affects Your Rating

Credit Score Myths Debunked: What Really Affects Your Rating

Bruce Sellery