zigcheftree
New Member
I have a question regarding a potential negative impact on a credit score from paying off a debt. This is my current understanding. A few days ago, I received a notification that my credit score had decreased by twenty points. The only alteration I can identify is that I settled an internet service debt with a single payment rather than two. No other factors have changed. There have been no new credit inquiries, no recently opened accounts, and no delinquencies. Could someone provide clarification on this matter? I was four points away from?a score of 700, which is somewhat disappointing.