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Columns: Driving for Dollars
Terry Jackson   Expert: Terry Jackson
Driving for Dollars
Option may help poorer scores
Driving for Dollars

Early payoff won't affect good credit
 

Dear Terry,
What happens to one's credit score if one takes an auto loan for five years and pays it off within six months after getting the car? I have an excellent credit score.
-- Omoniyi

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Dear Omoniyi,
There should be no negative consequences to your credit score for paying off a loan early. If you already have excellent credit, it's not likely to boost your score. But for someone who has less-than-perfect credit, an early payoff might help.


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