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Why did my credit score drop after leasing a car?

I recently took out a lease for a new car and I noticed that it made my credit score drop. Why is that? I don’t think I’ve missed any payments or anything so I’m a little confused.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Try not to worry too much! It’s actually very normal for your credit score to drop after
leasing a new car
. This is partially because you have opened a new account on your credit, but it might also be the result of a credit inquiry by the company you’re leasing from.
Luckily, this effect should go away pretty quickly—usually within a few months. If you continue to make payments on time, you’ll probably even see an increase in your score over the course of your lease!
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