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79: Too many of the delinquencies on your installment accounts are recent
Description
An installment account is one with a fixed monthly payment for the life of the loan. Auto loans and student loans are common examples of installment loans. A delinquency is a payment that was made 30 or more days late. Too many late payments occurred recently on your installment accounts. Late payments are a proven indicator of increased risk. People with late payments are at risk of being overextended, putting existing credit with lenders at risk.
Tips
Paying bills on time every month is important to maintaining a good credit score. If you remain behind with any payments, bring them current as soon as possible, and then make future payments on time. Over time, this will have a positive impact on your score.