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How Long For My Score To Rise?

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How Long For My Score To Rise?

I pay my bills on time and I have a good length of credit history.  Any late payments showing are nearly 7 years old.  My FICO score is suffering due to the amount of credit I have.
 
My scores have fallen rapidly due to the amount of credit.  I am about to pay off approx 35,000 in credit cards and loans.  My question is how long will it take my score to rise from 599 area up to the safe levels where I can purchase a home with a decent interest.  
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Re: How Long For My Score To Rise?

$35k out of how much credit available?
 
Are you taking out another loan to pay off that debt?
 
If you're paying out right, not taking out any other money, your score should change within a month, dramatically.
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Anonymous
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Re: How Long For My Score To Rise?

Not taking out any other debt just paying off practically the whole kit and kaboodle.  You say it should rise within a month?
 
Another quick question, how do I get a 6 year Dillard late payment and a 6 and a half year Capitol One late payment off my record.  Will they both fall off at 7 years?
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fishbjc
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Re: How Long For My Score To Rise?

Lates that old should not be hurting you.  I sent a GW to Dillards for one oldie and they removed it without a problem.  I've heard *good* and *bad* luck with Cap One.
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Anonymous
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Re: How Long For My Score To Rise?

Thank you so much for your answers.  I am really excited about buying a new home soon when that score goes up.  I should have my bills all paid off by the end of the month and I hope to watch FICO go up. 
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Anonymous
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Re: How Long For My Score To Rise?

Keep us posted on the jump! The score simulator said my score should jump 40 points just by taking my utilization down from 96% to 7%.
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