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Regular Contributor
icetrap06
Posts: 122
Registered: ‎12-27-2012

Advice Needed for New Card App

So, I have been gardening for over a year to improve my FICO scores.

 

As of now my stats are as follows:

TU - 670

EQ - 654

EX - ???

 

CAP One - 500 CL

CAP One - 1000 CL

 

Salary - 80k

 

My current utilization is 26%.  My goal is to lower it less than 10% before applying anywhere.

 

I have tried multiple times for CLI from Cap One, however they refuse to budge.  The CSR explained that my card is not elligable for uprgrades or CLI.

 

Anyways, I really want to get my foot in the door with a prime lender (AMEX, Chase, Discover).  I have a pre-qualify notice from AMEX for the Delta Gold card, but this may be b/c I fly with Delta not so much b/c of my scores.

 

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks!!

 

My question is, who do I have the best shot of getting my foot in the door with?  I would love a card that actually carries some rewards and benefits (ideally cash or hotel rewards as a I travel a lot for work).

In My Wallet: Discover IT (6k), AMEX Green Card (NPSL), Citi HHonors (4k), Cap One (1.5k), AMEX SPG (1k)

Starting Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 650, MyFICO TU - 670, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Current Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 654, MyFICO - 711, EX - (between 330 and 830)
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lylesvegas
Posts: 80
Registered: ‎11-21-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App

I got approved for Discover with a 649 fico.......

Started Gardening Thanksgiving Day 2012 !!

Wells Fargo Cash Rewards / Discover More/ Barclaycard Rewards / Cap One Platinum / Cap One Cash card/ PayPal Smart Connect
Regular Contributor
icetrap06
Posts: 122
Registered: ‎12-27-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App

If you dont mind my asking, how was their credit limit?

In My Wallet: Discover IT (6k), AMEX Green Card (NPSL), Citi HHonors (4k), Cap One (1.5k), AMEX SPG (1k)

Starting Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 650, MyFICO TU - 670, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Current Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 654, MyFICO - 711, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Established Contributor
SnackTrader
Posts: 1,043
Registered: ‎09-15-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App

What baddies are on your reports?  Your scores may get you a number of cards, but the number, type, and age of baddies may hold you back from certain lenders. Maybe that information can help avoid unnecessary inquiries. 

In My Wallet: Amex BCP (12/12) $13,500, Cap1 Cash Rewards (6/12) $9,000, Barclaycard Arrival (5/13) $7,500, Citi Forward (12/12) $6,500, Chase Freedom (12/12) $5,000

In The Garden!


Last App: May 21, 2013
Regular Contributor
icetrap06
Posts: 122
Registered: ‎12-27-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App

I have one charge off from 2006 for $331 and one 120 late for a power company (have attempted to get this removed numerous times).  My AAoA is 7 years and I have had 0 INQ in the past year.

In My Wallet: Discover IT (6k), AMEX Green Card (NPSL), Citi HHonors (4k), Cap One (1.5k), AMEX SPG (1k)

Starting Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 650, MyFICO TU - 670, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Current Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 654, MyFICO - 711, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Valued Contributor
creditnocash
Posts: 1,975
Registered: ‎07-23-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App


icetrap06 wrote:

I have one charge off from 2006 for $331 and one 120 late for a power company (have attempted to get this removed numerous times).  My AAoA is 7 years and I have had 0 INQ in the past year.


they can still see inq's past a year they just dont effect score (and will fall off after 2 years) 

 

are those scores from here? 

if you pay off the balances too about 4% your score should see a nice bump. 

for me at least right now i have reporting 20% from the 4 i had last month and my score tanked about 35 points. (also went from 1 card reporting too 4- and 2 of them appear maxed out)

 

with 7 years of aaoa though id suggest a chase freedom after you pay down your cards. and possibly add too your secured card. (if they dont pull too add a deposit) 

from what i here they are good with recon once you talk to a live person. 

Current: EQ FICO 675, TU FICO 692, Walmart TU 730 EX FICO 726 Amex Pull(1/1/13)

Starting total revolving credit: $2600 | Current total revolving credit: $21,600

Inquiries (12 Months): EQ 6 TU 4 EX 5 | Most Recent: 8/30/2012


2013 Goals:
Freedom Signature
Costco:True Earnings

Amex Zync(Unicorn)
Chase Freedom$1500
Citizens Mastercard$5000
Regular Contributor
icetrap06
Posts: 122
Registered: ‎12-27-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App

Great info!!...The scores are from here (last pulled at the beginning of December).

In My Wallet: Discover IT (6k), AMEX Green Card (NPSL), Citi HHonors (4k), Cap One (1.5k), AMEX SPG (1k)

Starting Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 650, MyFICO TU - 670, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Current Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 654, MyFICO - 711, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Contributor
lylesvegas
Posts: 80
Registered: ‎11-21-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App

2000 $ to start....

Started Gardening Thanksgiving Day 2012 !!

Wells Fargo Cash Rewards / Discover More/ Barclaycard Rewards / Cap One Platinum / Cap One Cash card/ PayPal Smart Connect
Regular Contributor
icetrap06
Posts: 122
Registered: ‎12-27-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App

Thanks Vegas!

In My Wallet: Discover IT (6k), AMEX Green Card (NPSL), Citi HHonors (4k), Cap One (1.5k), AMEX SPG (1k)

Starting Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 650, MyFICO TU - 670, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Current Scores:
MyFICO EQ - 654, MyFICO - 711, EX - (between 330 and 830)
Contributor
lylesvegas
Posts: 80
Registered: ‎11-21-2012

Re: Advice Needed for New Card App

No prob....Just go ahead an app now.......let me know how it goes....

Started Gardening Thanksgiving Day 2012 !!

Wells Fargo Cash Rewards / Discover More/ Barclaycard Rewards / Cap One Platinum / Cap One Cash card/ PayPal Smart Connect

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