Protecting your credit score from aggressive lenders

Howard tried to refinance his mortgage with one of those lenders that advertise a lot on TV. The deal didn’t go well, and Howard discovered that the lender made so many inquiries on his credit files that his credit score took a pounding.

His question: How do you protect your credit score from something like this?

It’s an important question because any unresolved issue involving your credit files can have an effect that lasts for years.

The solution? Check out today’s Ask Laz video.

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