6. Tom was recently turned down for a loan. He would like to re-apply next year for the same loan. Which

of the following is not a change he could make to increase his chances of being approved for the loan?

a. Pay off some of his credit cards to decrease his debt-to-income ratio,

b. Take out some more credit cards to increase his monthly debt.

C. Find another job that pays more, increasing his gross monthly

income.

d. Improve his credit score by making all credit card and loan payments

on time.

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Jaylynn Ho

Mathematics

17 June, 20:55

6. Tom was recently turned down for a loan. He would like to re-apply next year for the same loan. Which

of the following is not a change he could make to increase his chances of being approved for the loan?

a. Pay off some of his credit cards to decrease his debt-to-income ratio,

b. Take out some more credit cards to increase his monthly debt.

C. Find another job that pays more, increasing his gross monthly

income.

d. Improve his credit score by making all credit card and loan payments

on time.

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Scott Dunn · Answer 1

b. Take out some more credit cards to increase his monthly debt

Step-by-step explanation:

Creditors want to see that you have the means to pay off debt, and that you pay on time (not late). Increasing your debt reduces your ability to pay, so would not be a course of action that would motivate a creditor to give a loan.

Tom should not ... increase his monthly debt.