How many times can your credit be checked before it affects your score?
Andrew Campbell
Updated on February 17, 2026
Often no points are subtracted. However, multiple hard inquiries can deplete your score by as much as 10 points each time they happen. People with six or more recent hard inquiries are eight times as likely to file for bankruptcy than those with none.
How many times can my credit be pulled?
I am often asked if we pull credit more than once. The answer is yes. Keep in mind that within a 45-day window, multiple credit checks from mortgage lenders only affects your credit rating as if it were a single pull.
Do multiple inquiries affect credit score?
Multiple inquiries from auto loan, mortgage or student loan lenders typically don’t affect most credit scores.
How does multiple loan inquiries affect your credit score?
The exact impact of multiple loan inquiries all depends on the credit scoring model that’s used. First, inquiries from these lenders aren’t included in your credit score at all for the first 30 days after they are made.
How does a credit pull affect your credit score?
But because this process typically involves multiple lenders checking your credit score, many buyers are concerned these credit inquiries or often referred to as “credit pulls” will hurt their score, leaving them less inclined to shop around.
What happens when a lender Pulls your credit report?
When a lender pulls your credit report, the score they receive will not factor in any related inquiries from the last 30 days. If you’re rate shopping your third mortgage lender this month, they will see a score that doesn’t factor in the other two mortgage applications.
What happens to your credit score when you apply for multiple credit cards?
Your credit score can potentially drop with each new credit card application. While multiple loan applications can be treated as a single inquiry in your credit score, even that single inquiry can cause your credit score to drop.