Credit Limit Reduced After Paying Off Balance, Harming Credit Score
Synchrony Financial lowered a credit limit immediately after a balance payoff, artificially inflating credit utilization and potentially damaging the consumer's credit score. Responsible payment behavior is being penalized by algorithmic credit limit adjustments. This systemic issue affects millions of consumers managing their credit.
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