Monday, May 26, 2008

Credit Score Plays Vital Role in World of Personal Finance

Jeffrey Sheldon, a 36-year-old Purcellville, Va., computer-systems administrator, has an enviable credit score of about 740. But he's planning to refinance his adjustable-rate mortgage in June and knows that lenders will be taking a particularly close look at his credit record.

So when Sheldon shopped for an auto loan last fall, he first compared rates online. Then, he allowed only two lenders to pull his credit report because he knew that lots of inquiries could drag down his score.

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