Many score drops come from balance changes, not repair activity.
Utilization swings often send stronger risk signals than a dispute ever will.
When balances fluctuate sharply, scoring models react quickly.
📊 Utilization reflects how much available credit is being used
📊 Large balance swings can signal instability
📊 Stable usage patterns protect recent progress
📊 Managing balances is one of the fastest ways to influence scores
If utilization is ignored, score drops may occur even while repair efforts are underway.
Comment UTIL if this is surprising.