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What to do....Balance Transfer

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Burned2manybridgesB4
Valued Contributor

Re: What to do....Balance Transfer


@Burned2manybridgesB4 wrote:

Have you researched a HELOC, to subset the NFCU balances, or is it the other cards you want to knock off first? I can't envision Navy being your highest APR.


https://www.navyfederal.org/products-services/loans/equity/equity.php

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raisinitup
Regular Contributor

Re: What to do....Balance Transfer

You are correct, NFCU is my lowest APR. I hadn't considered the HELOC option but will look into that. Is that the only viable option you think ?

12/11/12 Starting Score EQ FICO - 583/ TU FICO - 615/
4/1/13 - Lender Pull - TU - 645 EQ - 675 EX 712
Each One - Teach One
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Burned2manybridgesB4
Valued Contributor

Re: What to do....Balance Transfer

Due to the high util on one single card (the one that will hurt approvals the most being over 60%), along with the others showing balances too, will probably lead to a big NO from the conventional banks, or a card with a 1k+ limit, and an apr of 24%, with a bt fee of 4%Smiley Surprised

 

I'd check your options, but the killer is definitely the 10k bal.

 

*edit: always keep your DTI in mind, when carrying balances, then think like a bank lender right after that.

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raisinitup
Regular Contributor

Re: What to do....Balance Transfer

OK, I'll have the 10k card paid down to $7500 in the next few months with the others paid off so I'll wait and then try to do a BT at that time. THanks!

12/11/12 Starting Score EQ FICO - 583/ TU FICO - 615/
4/1/13 - Lender Pull - TU - 645 EQ - 675 EX 712
Each One - Teach One
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Burned2manybridgesB4
Valued Contributor

Re: What to do....Balance Transfer

Update the thread when you get a solution. I'd like to hear how this turns out.

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Creditaddict
Legendary Contributor

Re: What to do....Balance Transfer


@Burned2manybridgesB4 wrote:

Update the thread when you get a solution. I'd like to hear how this turns out.


id at least transfer the other 2 to your navy since that will be 0% right now if you can't get a pre-approval for a citi, chase slate, or discover it.

at least stop the highest interest rate and start focusing on sending all your money to 1 place... Navy!!

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