Why does paying off your debt lower your credit score?

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Why does paying off your debt lower your credit score?

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Assessing risk is only part of the purpose of credit scores. The credit agencies get their money from the finance industry, and the finance industry makes more money if you’re constantly in debt.

Why wouldn’t the credit agencies reward behavior that makes them and their customers more money?

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