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Getting AF waved on rebuilding cards.....any tips

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LADYBUSA
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Getting AF waved on rebuilding cards.....any tips

I have cards with both HSBC  and First Premier and I was wondering if anyone has had any luck getting the AF fees waved in the midst of the new credit laws? I am waiting a month or so before  I try and get a new "real" cc with Nationwide. I should be over the 700's then, so I really don't want to pay the AF for two months or so..


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Re: Getting AF waved on rebuilding cards.....any tips

Hi LadyB,

 

To your question, I've had my First Premier since 04/08 and I figured it was time to close at my 2 yr. anniversary back in April. I called in and told the rep. I want to close and

she asked why. I told her I DID NOT want to pay another AF, and my scores have risen quite a bit since  opening the acct.

 

She said the best she could do is credit my acct. in the amount of $45, which would leave me an AF of $3 to pay.  I fell for it, not too sure if it was the right thing

to do.  But SURELY by next April they WILL get the boot.

 

She even noticed it's been about a year since I've even used my CC. Then she proceeded to tell me that I could continue to not use the acct. and it would still report to

the CBs. 

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LADYBUSA
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Re: Getting AF waved on rebuilding cards.....any tips

thank you so much...Smiley Wink


Starting Score: EQ 495
Current Score: EQ 694 4/10
Goal Score: 760 + 12/10


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