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What does a hard inquiry actually do to my credit score and how long does that temporary drop typically affect my ability to get approved

ChatGPTgpt-62 queries10/31/2026
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What does a hard inquiry actually do to my credit score and how long does that temporary drop typically affect my ability to get approved
2 real searches · 1 real-search pass
FICO hard inquiry how long affects score 12 months stays credit report two years rate shopping 14 45 daysGoogle ↗
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CFPB hard inquiries credit score impact approval multiple inquiries credit reportGoogle ↗
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ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-6
FICO hard inquiry how long affects score 12 months stays credit report two years rate shopping 14 45 days Google ↗
CFPB hard inquiries credit score impact approval multiple inquiries credit report Google ↗

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FICO hard inquiry how long affects score 12 months stays credit report two years rate shopping 14 45 days
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CFPB hard inquiries credit score impact approval multiple inquiries credit report
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