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Utilization

Utilization payoff ladder

See how much to pay at 50%, 30%, 10%, and 0% utilization targets and which educational band each hits.

See how much to pay at common utilization targets (50%, 30%, 10%, 0%) and which educational score-impact band each level lands in. Not a score prediction.

Payoff ladder

80%

current utilization · band over-50

50% util
pay $1,500.00 · leave $2,500.00 · 50% · under-50
30% util
pay $2,500.00 · leave $1,500.00 · 30% · under-30
10% util
pay $3,500.00 · leave $500.00 · 10% · under-10
0% (paid off revolving)
pay $4,000.00 · leave $0.00 · 0% · under-10

Educational utilization bands only - not a FICO model or score guarantee. Paying before statement close is how utilization is often reported.

Educational estimates only. Not credit repair advice, not a guarantee of score changes or loan approval. Results vary; we are not a lender or law firm.