Banks retroactively reduce credit limits citing factors present at account opening
Credit card issuers cut customer credit limits while citing late payment history and high balances that existed when the account was originally approved. No new negative events trigger the reduction, creating the appearance of arbitrary post-hoc risk reclassification. Customers have no recourse mechanism and no advance notice before the limit cut takes effect.
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