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Do school loans have any effect on approval chances? I have about $40,000 in school loans that are all in deferment for now since I am still in school. I'm not a "right out of high school" college student, but a 30 year old that decided to go back to school a couple years ago to finish my degree. They're all in good standing and no lates obviously because I don't start making payments on them until 2020. Will these have any impact on approval odds or SL's? I am planning an app spree this week after my house closes Thursday, which is why I'm asking.
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I wouldnt worry too much about it either. My student loan balance is high and they are in repayment but this hasnt stopped me from getting approved for several cards. Like other poster stated, DTI ratio may apply. So things like income could be more important when taking into consideration the overall application.
I owe quite a bit but I was still approved for the cards I wanted.I owe ALOT....
Depending on the lender, yes. My debt-to-income ratio was the sole reason US Bank denied me for Cash+ (without even extending an offer for the lesser cash back card), and all of that debt was from student loans. It's always been listed as a factor bringing down my FICO scores, but because it is all in good standing, my scores are still in the 740-770 range. EX was actually in the 790s at the time of the US Bank denial!
That being said, I haven't been denied for any other card I've applied for after US Bank (Double Cash, Discover It, BofA Travel and BBR, Barclay Ring, AMEX HHonors) with little/no change to my DTI ratio. So perhaps only the most conservative of lenders will be frightened by a considerable amount of student loans.