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grassfeeder
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wow, NFCU really is crazy good.....

So, I just joined NFCU last week....I have absolutely zero balance in any of the 2 accounts and no history with them what-so-ever.

 

I figured I'd give it a shot and apply for one of their credit cards, given that's why I wanted to join anyway.

 

approved.  $5k right off the bat and 12.4% + prime for the cashrewards card.....can't believe it.  I thought I was asking for the world with $5k and apparently not.

 

I'm crazy excited.....now to just use this thing sparingly and see if I get some CLI love in a few months.  I really want to get to $10k

 

just excited, nothing else to see here....carry on with your day....I, am going to go pour a beer now!  Smiley Happy

Fico 8 Scores 5/1/22 :
799 EQ | 793 TU | 809 EX
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ChistineNJ
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Re: wow, NFCU really is crazy good.....

Thats GREAT! Gives me lots of hope when i put some mileage on my bk
C1 Venture 15K| NFCU NAV CHECK 15K| CASH REWARDS 5K| CARE CREDIT 3K| NORDSTROMS 1K| LORD & TAYLOR 1100| WALMART 600| TargetRed 500|Rebuilders

CAP1 1650| CAP 1 1100| BARCLAYS 2500| NREWARDS 8500|
SCT: VS 1100| EXPRESS 1100| JCREW 250| *HIDDEN TL BML 650

SCORES 709, 657, 623
Pre BK scores: 569, 587, 553
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shols44
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Re: wow, NFCU really is crazy good.....


@grassfeeder wrote:

So, I just joined NFCU last week....I have absolutely zero balance in any of the 2 accounts and no history with them what-so-ever.

 

I figured I'd give it a shot and apply for one of their credit cards, given that's why I wanted to join anyway.

 

approved.  $5k right off the bat and 12.4% + prime for the cashrewards card.....can't believe it.  I thought I was asking for the world with $5k and apparently not.

 

I'm crazy excited.....now to just use this thing sparingly and see if I get some CLI love in a few months.  I really want to get to $10k

 

just excited, nothing else to see here....carry on with your day....I, am going to go pour a beer now!  Smiley Happy


Great job! I've mentioned this strategy a few times. I feel its better to wait a few months while other accounts mature before pulling the trigger on NFCU. It results in a higher limit card off the bat. The problem with applying right away is you have a chance of a toy limit or a secured card that needs 12 mos to graduate! 

 

Congrats!


Starting Score: 501
Current Score: 754 EQ,TU 745,EX 750
Goal Score: 800

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grassfeeder
Frequent Contributor

Re: wow, NFCU really is crazy good.....


@shols44 wrote:

@grassfeeder wrote:

So, I just joined NFCU last week....I have absolutely zero balance in any of the 2 accounts and no history with them what-so-ever.

 

I figured I'd give it a shot and apply for one of their credit cards, given that's why I wanted to join anyway.

 

approved.  $5k right off the bat and 12.4% + prime for the cashrewards card.....can't believe it.  I thought I was asking for the world with $5k and apparently not.

 

I'm crazy excited.....now to just use this thing sparingly and see if I get some CLI love in a few months.  I really want to get to $10k

 

just excited, nothing else to see here....carry on with your day....I, am going to go pour a beer now!  Smiley Happy


Great job! I've mentioned this strategy a few times. I feel its better to wait a few months while other accounts mature before pulling the trigger on NFCU. It results in a higher limit card off the bat. The problem with applying right away is you have a chance of a toy limit or a secured card that needs 12 mos to graduate! 

 

Congrats!


you're 100% correct....and i'm really glad this all played out like it has.  I think I'll use this heavily (all monthly expenses) and PIF each month through the rest the year and request a CLI.  That will take me just over one year post-BK.  May also look to refi my car come next February/March (one year on current loan) with them.

Fico 8 Scores 5/1/22 :
799 EQ | 793 TU | 809 EX
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