07/17/2026
Deleting a negative account can actually make your score go down at first.
Sounds backwards, right?
Hereâs whyâŚ
Some negative accounts are also your oldest accounts. When theyâre removed, your average age of credit can temporarily decrease, which may cause your score to dip.
That doesnât mean the deletion was a mistake.
Youâre removing inaccurate or damaging information and making room to rebuild your profile the right way. A temporary drop is often part of the processânot the final result.
Donât judge your credit by what happens in the first few days. Judge it by where itâs headed.
Questions? Drop them below or DM âCREDITâ and Iâll take a look at your situation.