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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 2:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Dr Jabadski
....inappropriate that many issuers do a hard pull for an application which will be automatically
The purpose of the "hard" (reported) inquiry system is to document that you were applying for credit, which you were. This information is useful to other issuers. The outcome of the application is reported separately if a new account is opened.
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