# Multiple loan applications in a week may hurt credit score

2026-10-11T02:13:28+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Submitting several loan or credit card applications within a week can signal 'credit hunger' to lenders and may temporarily lower a credit score, according to experts. Each application typically triggers a hard inquiry, and a cluster of inquiries in a short period is interpreted as elevated risk, even if the borrower was only exploring options. Raj P. Narayanam, founder of Zaggle, said multiple hard inquiries send a signal that the borrower may be under financial stress. He advised researching thoroughly, choosing one lender, and applying once. Borrowers are urged to compare interest rates, check eligibility, and use pre-qualification facilities before applying.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The advice targets borrowers who apply impulsively during emergencies, but the real cost is invisible: each hard inquiry shaves points off a credit score, and the cumulative effect can tip a borderline application into rejection. The source leaves unresolved how quickly a score recovers after multiple inquiries or whether a single lender's pre-qualification tool uses a soft or hard check. The concrete next step for a borrower is to compare terms and apply to only one lender at a time.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/applying-for-multiple-loans-in-a-week-understand-the-impact-on-your-credit-report-11791660602768.html>
  Straight personal-finance advice piece with expert quote, no political or institutional slant.

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