If you have checked your credit report lately, you may have noticed an "inquiries" section. An inquiry refers to a request to look at your credit file and falls into one of two camps: hard or soft. A ...

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To build and maintain a good credit score, you must access your credit report and score and monitor it regularly. Similarly, when you apply for a credit product, the financial institution has to ...