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In today’s financial market more and more people are turning to credit card balance transfers instead of the traditional home equity lines that they have been used in the past. During the refinance hay-day throwing a tax deductible line of credit on the home to wipe out the credit cards was a no-brainer. Nowadays, shrinking home values and a turbulent secondary market are causing most banks have to hold these loans as opposed to selling them. This means the HELOCS of yesterday are only available to those with impeccable credit who have an abundance of equity in their homes.

We are asked this question on a regular basis and the short answer is yes, it probably will. The caveat is how much will it hurt the scores, for how long and is there anything I can do to keep my credit score from dropping? Some times the benefits out-weigh the credit score dip that should be measured by each card holder as it applies to their specific situation. There are also some tips and tricks that could significantly help you when you applying for a balance transfer credit card, or any card for that matter.