03/03/2026
Another question I get asked all the time
“Why does my credit score drop when I apply for something?”
Short answer: because that’s exactly how credit scores work.
Every application, even utilities or phone plans, causes a temporary dip.
That doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong.
The key part most people miss:
✔️ it’s not bad
✔️ it’s not permanent
✔️ and it will go back up
As long as you’re not constantly applying, your score naturally recovers over the next few months.
Understanding this saves people a lot of unnecessary stress.