{"id":20319,"date":"2024-03-05T14:21:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T20:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=20319"},"modified":"2025-06-06T09:39:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:39:54","slug":"why-wont-my-credit-score-go-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/why-wont-my-credit-score-go-up.html","title":{"rendered":"Why won\u2019t my credit score go up? 10 potential reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20321\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a96a199df0679bd53ae1cbbcf1bd253c\" style=\"background-color:#00204f\">There are several possible reasons why your credit score won\u2019t go up, such as the lender hasn\u2019t reported to the credit bureaus yet, you have fallen behind on payments, you have high credit utilization or you have a short credit history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice.\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See Lexington Law\u2019s editorial disclosure for more information.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/good-credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good credit score<\/a> can help you get approved for loans, secure low interest rates, and receive the best terms. However, improving your credit can be tricky, especially if you feel stuck at a certain number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you frequently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit-snapshot\/pi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check your credit score<\/a> and don\u2019t see the number change, you may wonder, \u201cWhy won\u2019t my credit score go up?\u201d In this post, we\u2019re going to dive into 10 potential reasons why your credit score is stagnant and what to do about it. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#your-credit-score-hasnt-been-updated-yet\">Your credit score hasn\u2019t been updated yet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#youve-fallen-behind-on-payments\">You\u2019ve fallen behind on payments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#you-have-high-credit-utilization\">You have high credit utilization<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#you-have-a-short-credit-history\">You have a short credit history<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#you-have-negative-items-on-your-credit-report\">You have negative items on your credit report<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#your-credit-mix-isnt-diverse\">Your credit mix isn\u2019t diverse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#you-have-multiple-new-hard-inquiries\">You have multiple new hard inquiries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#your-credit-score-is-already-high\">Your credit score is already high<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#you-have-errors-on-your-credit-report\">You have errors on your credit report<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#youve-been-a-victim-of-identity-theft-or-fraud\">You\u2019ve been a victim of identity theft or fraud<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-credit-score-hasnt-been-updated-yet\">1. Your credit score hasn\u2019t been updated yet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenders typically report to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/three-credit-bureaus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">three credit bureaus<\/a> every 30 to 45 days. Therefore, it can take up to a month for your credit score to reflect new changes. If you recently paid off an account and haven\u2019t seen a change in your score yet, there\u2019s no need to worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>If you don\u2019t see the update reflected in your credit report after a month or two, consider contacting your lender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-20.png 975w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-20-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"youve-fallen-behind-on-payments\">2. You\u2019ve fallen behind on payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment history is a fundamental factor that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/what-affects-credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affects your credit<\/a>\u2014accounting for 35 percent of your FICO\u00ae score. If a payment is over 30 days past due, your lender will report it to the credit bureaus. Even one late payment can hurt your credit significantly. Late payments also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/how-long-do-late-payments-stay-on-credit-reports.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay on your credit report<\/a> for up to seven years, although their influence on your credit report declines over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>Get in the habit of making consistent on-time payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-have-high-credit-utilization\">3. You have high credit utilization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/credit-utilization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit utilization<\/a>, or the amount of money you owe compared to your credit limit, is another factor that influences your credit. For example, if your credit limit is $12,000 and you owe $3,000, your credit utilization rate is 40 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While using your available credit isn\u2019t necessarily bad, a high credit utilization rate can signal to lenders that you\u2019re reliant on credit and, therefore, are a high-risk borrower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>Aim to keep your credit utilization under 30 percent by reducing your spending or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/how-to-increase-your-credit-limit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increasing your credit limit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-have-a-short-credit-history\">4. You have a short credit history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/length-of-credit-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">length of credit history<\/a>, or the amount of time your accounts have been established, accounts for 15 percent of your FICO score. A long credit history is helpful to your credit because it provides lenders with enough data to accurately determine your credit risk. Remember that while a long credit history is beneficial, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfico.com\/credit-education\/whats-in-your-credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FICO<\/a> assures that it\u2019s \u201cnot required for a good credit score.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>Be patient and keep old credit accounts open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-have-negative-items-on-your-credit-report\">5. You have negative items on your credit report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delinquent accounts, bankruptcies, charge-offs, and collection accounts are all major negative items. If you have any of these on your credit report, they may be preventing you from improving your credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although negative information will eventually fall off your credit report, the amount of time that takes depends on the type of negative item. Most negative information stays on your credit report for about seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>While not guaranteed, you can try sending a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/pay-for-delete-letter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pay for delete letter<\/a> or request a goodwill deletion from your creditor to get the negative items removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"1015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-19.png 975w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-19-768x800.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-credit-mix-isnt-diverse\">6. Your credit mix isn\u2019t diverse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit mix refers to the variety of credit accounts you hold. Examples of credit accounts include credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, installment loans, and so on. Credit mix determines 10 percent of your credit score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>While you don\u2019t necessarily need one of each type of credit, consider opening new accounts to diversify your credit mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-have-multiple-new-hard-inquiries\">7. You have multiple new hard inquiries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you submit a new credit application, the creditor will perform a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/negative-items\/what-is-a-hard-inquiry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hard inquiry<\/a> on your credit file, which can temporarily lower your score. While the impact of a hard inquiry is only around 5 points, multiple credit inquiries can add up and cause a significant drop in your credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you frequently apply for new credit, the compounding hard inquiries may be preventing you from improving your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>Wait at least six months between each new credit application to limit the effect of hard inquiries on your credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-credit-score-is-already-high\">8. Your credit score is already high<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those with very good or excellent credit scores may struggle to advance their credit standing. The better your credit score, the harder it becomes to raise it because there is less room for improvement. Once your score is in the 700s or 800s, increasing it can be challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>Keep up with your good credit habits, but be aware that progress may slow as your score increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-have-errors-on-your-credit-report\">9. You have errors on your credit report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Errors on your credit report can damage your credit. Review your credit report at least once a year to check for inaccurate information. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/ask-cfpb\/what-are-common-credit-report-errors-that-i-should-look-for-on-my-credit-report-en-313\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common errors<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identification errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misreported account status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data management errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inaccurate balances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>If you find an error on your credit report, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/credit-disputes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">file a dispute<\/a> with the credit bureaus to get it corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1501\" height=\"1148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asset-1-8-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asset-1-8-1.png 1501w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asset-1-8-1-1100x841.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asset-1-8-1-768x587.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"youve-been-a-victim-of-identity-theft-or-fraud\">10. You\u2019ve been a victim of identity theft or fraud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/what-is-identity-theft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Identity theft<\/a> can wreak havoc on your credit score. Scammers can open new accounts in your name, purchase items with your credit card and more. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to keep an eye out for the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/identity-theft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warning signs of identity theft<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Charges for purchases you didn\u2019t make<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calls from debt collectors regarding accounts you didn\u2019t open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounts on your credit report that you didn\u2019t open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loan applications getting rejected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mail stops being delivered to, or is missing from, your mailbox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do about it: <\/strong>If you suspect you\u2019ve been a victim of identity theft, make sure to set up fraud alerts and freeze your credit. Ready to move the needle on your credit score? At Lexington Law Firm, we\u2019ll determine what inaccurate negative items might be hurting your credit and address them with the credit bureaus. Among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/our-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our services<\/a>, we offer an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit-repair\/focus-tracks\/identity-theft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Identity Theft Focus Track<\/a>, created specifically for individuals financially recovering from identity theft. Get started today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>&nbsp;Articles have only been reviewed by the indicated attorney, not written by them. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only. 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