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by B4CKlash 1809 days ago
There are two aspects of 'your' credit score that could be effected by the shutting down exisiting credit lines. The credit score system is certainly not perfect, but I don't believe these are nonsensical metrics.

1). Average age of credit - If this is your oldest dated credit it could have a sizeable impact on the average. 2). Credit utilization - The total amount of credit extended to you divided by the total amount used. $5000 across $50,000 of extended credit (3 credit cards, auto loan, line of credit) is 10% utilization. If WF closes your $25,000 your utilization just doubled without any change on your side (plus a potential ding for average age).