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ronstar7
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MY Fico scores

Mods please move if not in the right forum.

 

Can anyone tell me when in the month you should buy your scores from here? My last bill is due on the 28th of the month if that helps.

 

Thanks!

Starting scores 12/1/15 EQ 601, TU 626, EX 601

Current Scores 9/17/17 EQ 686 TU 702 EX 655 Goal 700+ across
UTL 7%
Last Inq: 9/20/17
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-Wade-
Valued Contributor

Re: MY Fico scores


@ronstar7 wrote:

Mods please move if not in the right forum.

 

Can anyone tell me when in the month you should buy your scores from here? My last bill is due on the 28th of the month if that helps.

 

Thanks!


The best time is when you have low util. reported on your CR. and after the first of the month. It's also a good idea to get your score after inquires past the 1 year mark

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takeshi74
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Re: MY Fico scores


@ronstar7 wrote:

 

Can anyone tell me when in the month you should buy your scores from here? 


For what purpose?  Are you looking to apply for something and wanting the highest score possible?  It's not just a specific point in any given month that would matter.  You'd want to pull when the last account has reported a lowered balance.  Check your reporting dates and use that as a reference.

 

If you're looking for something else from your scores then you need to clarify.  If you're just checking up on your scores then you can pull them any time.

 


@ronstar7 wrote:

Can anyone tell me when in the month you should buy your scores from here? My last bill is due on the 28th of the month if that helps.

 


Due dates generally are not relevant.  Most cards report at statement end which is why the recommendation to adjust reported utilization involves paying prior to statement end.  If you have cards that report at other times then you need to take that into consideration.

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ronstar7
Established Contributor

Re: MY Fico scores


@takeshi74 wrote:

@ronstar7 wrote:

 

Can anyone tell me when in the month you should buy your scores from here? 


For what purpose?  Are you looking to apply for something and wanting the highest score possible?  It's not just a specific point in any given month that would matter.  You'd want to pull when the last account has reported a lowered balance.  Check your reporting dates and use that as a reference.

 

If you're looking for something else from your scores then you need to clarify.  If you're just checking up on your scores then you can pull them any time.

 


@ronstar7 wrote:

Can anyone tell me when in the month you should buy your scores from here? My last bill is due on the 28th of the month if that helps.

 


Due dates generally are not relevant.  Most cards report at statement end which is why the recommendation to adjust reported utilization involves paying prior to statement end.  If you have cards that report at other times then you need to take that into consideration.


No not looking for anythng in particular just wanted to keep track for general purposes. Wasnt sure, as I know some people pull every month while others dont and some pull begnning and end of month so I wanted to know if there was any rhyme or reason to it. 

 

Thank you for your response!

Starting scores 12/1/15 EQ 601, TU 626, EX 601

Current Scores 9/17/17 EQ 686 TU 702 EX 655 Goal 700+ across
UTL 7%
Last Inq: 9/20/17
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ronstar7
Established Contributor

Re: MY Fico scores


@-Wade- wrote:

@ronstar7 wrote:

Mods please move if not in the right forum.

 

Can anyone tell me when in the month you should buy your scores from here? My last bill is due on the 28th of the month if that helps.

 

Thanks!


The best time is when you have low util. reported on your CR. and after the first of the month. It's also a good idea to get your score after inquires past the 1 year mark


Sound advice, thank you, after I get utl down currently at 42% I will probably pull every second week. 

 

Thank you for your response!

Starting scores 12/1/15 EQ 601, TU 626, EX 601

Current Scores 9/17/17 EQ 686 TU 702 EX 655 Goal 700+ across
UTL 7%
Last Inq: 9/20/17
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MT936
Established Contributor

Re: MY Fico scores

buy it after you have paid your balances off and the creditors have received the payment, the key is to be in low utilization %

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ronstar7
Established Contributor

Re: MY Fico scores


@MT936 wrote:

buy it after you have paid your balances off and the creditors have received the payment, the key is to be in low utilization %


Will do, thank you!

Starting scores 12/1/15 EQ 601, TU 626, EX 601

Current Scores 9/17/17 EQ 686 TU 702 EX 655 Goal 700+ across
UTL 7%
Last Inq: 9/20/17
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