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Stonemanmv
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Hi everybody. I'm wondering how many inq's is to many? It looks like some people app every six months. Wouldn't those really add up?

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LS2982
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@Stonemanmv wrote:
Hi everybody. I'm wondering how many inq's is to many? It looks like some people app every six months. Wouldn't those really add up?

IMO I would say more than 3-4 on each report in a year span, 1-2 in 6 month span.

 

 




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09Lexie
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Too many depends on the individuals cr. thick files can usually handle more inq's than thin files. Keep in mind inq's stop counting against your FICO after 1yr.
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Stonemanmv
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Looks like some garden time for me then. I have 8 on Ex, 3 Eq, 3 Tu

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LS2982
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@09Lexie wrote:
Too many depends on the individuals cr. thick files can usually handle more inq's than thin files. Keep in mind inq's stop counting against your FICO after 1yr.

This is true as well. The main goal to go by is only apply for credit when you absolutely need it.




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Stonemanmv
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I only have one good cl discover it 6000 cl. Cap 1 750. Us bank 500 cl. I hope I can grow the us bank cl but the cap 1 is disappointing.

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Stonemanmv
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My goal is to have 4 cards. Discover Amex visa master card all with high limits

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09Lexie
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You could always try emailing the EO of Cap1 for a CLI.
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Stonemanmv
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Could you send that to me. Also would that be a Hp or a Sp Thanks

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09Lexie
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