🧩 Daily Credit Insight: Why Your Credit Mix Can Be Working Against You.
Most people hear “credit mix matters” and assume: “More accounts = better score.” Not exactly. 👉 It’s about balance, not volume. If your profile is: - only credit cards - no installment history - or one old loan and a bunch of new cards …banks see an incomplete picture, even if your score looks solid. What lenders actually like: - revolving credit (cards) and - at least one installment account (loan, auto, etc.) - both with clean, on-time behavior This shows you can manage different types of obligations, not just swipe and pay. ⭐ Today’s Action Step Comment below:“Cards only” or “Cards + loan.” I’ll tell you: - if your mix is holding you back - what kind of installment account (if any) makes sense - and when to add one without hurting your profile 📞 Want a full breakdown of your credit setup? Book a free consultation and we’ll map out the smartest next moves for your profile. 👉 https://calendly.com/zachsodano/credit-consultation-call