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saving_grace16
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Apply for BCP now or wait?

I've been toying with the idea of applying for the AmEx BCP because of the great rewards on groceries and gas.  I'm wondering if I should pull the trigger or wait a bit?  Here's some background info:

 

-Account length: 10+ years

-AAoA: 4 years, 10mo

-All accounts are paid to 0, except 1

-Credit ultilization: 1%

-Fico scores: 720 EX, 765 TU, 788 EQ

-no baddies

-3 HPs in the last year, all TU (most recent TU was for a PL a couple months ago)

 

I also just recently closed 6 accounts, but  upped my CLs through SP CLIs which equalled out original total CL.  

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notfancy
Valued Contributor

Re: Apply for BCP now or wait?


@saving_grace16 wrote:

I've been toying with the idea of applying for the AmEx BCP because of the great rewards on groceries and gas.  I'm wondering if I should pull the trigger or wait a bit?  Here's some background info:

 

-Account length: 10+ years

-AAoA: 4 years, 10mo

-All accounts are paid to 0, except 1

-Credit ultilization: 1%

-Fico scores: 720 EX, 765 TU, 788 EQ

-no baddies

-3 HPs in the last year, all TU (most recent TU was for a PL a couple months ago)

 

I also just recently closed 6 accounts, but  upped my CLs through SP CLIs which equalled out original total CL.  


looks great to me

625 EQ FICO Current Score: 660 DCU EQ FICO/ 645 Scorewatch EQ FICO , EX FICO 664, TU FICO 737 (08/2014)
Goal Score: 700   Seedling again as of 07/29/14
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takeshi74
Senior Contributor

Re: Apply for BCP now or wait?

What do you expect to improve by waiting?

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saving_grace16
New Contributor

Re: Apply for BCP now or wait?


@takeshi74 wrote:

What do you expect to improve by waiting?


Not sure, exactly.  I was thinking if I waited a bit for the higher CLs to report that may help me get a higher starting CL with AmEx.  I guess that since my credit has skyrocketed in the couple months and has gone up considerably especially over the last year after paying off my CC debt, that I am more used to CC denial than I am approval.  I just want to be careful this time go around now that I feel like I finally have my credit in order. 

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newmomnewme
Valued Contributor

Re: Apply for BCP now or wait?


@saving_grace16 wrote:

@takeshi74 wrote:

What do you expect to improve by waiting?


Not sure, exactly.  I was thinking if I waited a bit for the higher CLs to report that may help me get a higher starting CL with AmEx.  I guess that since my credit has skyrocketed in the couple months and has gone up considerably especially over the last year after paying off my CC debt, that I am more used to CC denial than I am approval.  I just want to be careful this time go around now that I feel like I finally have my credit in order. 


I think you will be approved without a hitch. Even if you get at least 5k, remember the opportunity for a 3xCLI at 61 days, then another 3 times after 60 months. Go for it!

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longtimelurker
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Re: Apply for BCP now or wait?


@newmomnewme wrote:


I think you will be approved without a hitch. Even if you get at least 5k, remember the opportunity for a 3xCLI at 61 days, then another 3 times after 60 months. Go for it!


Think you mean 6 months!   

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newmomnewme
Valued Contributor

Re: Apply for BCP now or wait?


@longtimelurker wrote:

@newmomnewme wrote:


I think you will be approved without a hitch. Even if you get at least 5k, remember the opportunity for a 3xCLI at 61 days, then another 3 times after 60 months. Go for it!


Think you mean 6 months!   


@Hahahahahahah!!! Thanks @longtimelurker. Sorry OP, I hope I didn't scare you....LMAO @ 60 months for the next CLI. omg!!! 

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twist7d7
Regular Contributor

Re: Apply for BCP now or wait?

Im sure AMEX will be happy to have you. let us know when you get approved.

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