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Glossary · June 1, 2026
Hard pull vs soft pull
A soft pull checks your credit without affecting your score; a hard pull creates an inquiry that can lower it.
Glossary · May 18, 2026
Debt-to-income ratio (DTI), explained
Your debt-to-income ratio shows lenders what percentage of your monthly income goes toward debt payments including your proposed car loan.