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LALALISA
Posts: 73
Registered: ‎05-21-2012

20 point increase!!!

Since joining myFICO and reading the forums, I've seen a 20 point increase in the past month and a half in my scores (10 pts today). I'm finally starting to see the fruits of my labor! Before, I would just ignore my credit reports because I had filed BK in 2006. I knew it was bad and I was disappointed in myself so I didn't want to be reminded. At this time last year, I was at 517 so I had to do something. When I started rebuilding, it was 620. Today.....Eq is 641 and TU Walmart is 641. I have a few baddies that should drop off in the next month so I'm hoping to see another increase and I've dropped my CC util down way below 10% once they report. And than next year, the baddies from the BK will slowly start to drop off one by one. For those of you starting out, just be patient. It will happen so hang in there. Also, repeat to yourself over and over:I WILL NEVER BE LATE ON ANYTHING AGAIN, EVER! Or all your hard work will be for nothing :smileyhappy: New home in 12 mths, here I come!

Starting Score: Jan 2011: 517; March 2012: 620
Current Score: Ex 681 FairIsaac V2; TU 690 Classic04; Eq 642 Beacon5.0-All lender pull 8/13/12
Goal Score: 700


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jetsfan2012
Posts: 208
Registered: ‎05-28-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

Congrats on the increase!

Credit Karma - 636 8-12-12 USAA
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nwilson
Posts: 96
Registered: ‎07-01-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

Your progress is very encouraging. I just signed up here and am trying desperatly to qual for a mortgage. Hopefully all my hardwork will pay off! And yes I do solemnly swear I will NEVER, EVER be late again. It's too expensive to have crappy credit!
4/26/12 - TU 600, EQ 595, EX 553
7/2/12 - TU 612, EQ 594, EX 584 Lender pull
7/7/12 - TU 664, EQ 627, EX???
GOAL - 720 minimum across the board

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jordanmedical
Posts: 991
Registered: ‎04-08-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

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This place is great, my scores have gone up almost 90 pts since my journey started a little under 4 months ago.

-Rebuilding with Cap1 Secured: 300, CapOne Cash: $1k, NFCU Secured: 500, NFCU cashRewards $8.5K, NavCheck $2.5K, Wal-Mart: $1.1K, Sam's: $1.2K, Amazon: $1.5K, Apple Barclay: $3K, Haverty's: $1.5K, GE capital: $5K, Sears: $250(AU), PP MC:$1.5K
Starting Score: 492-TU04, 480-EX FICO V2, 467-EQ Beacon 5 (Via Mortgage PreQual March '12)
Current Score: EX,EQ,TU (lender pull): 652, 659, 689, Walmart TU FICO: 691 (05/13)
Goal Score: 700

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Madman94044
Posts: 136
Registered: ‎07-01-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

Great to hear, I'm also committed to never be late again. With a little persistence and time we'll get there...
Staring Score:EQ 649 TU 647 EX 644
Current Score: EQ 746 TU 712 EX 712, Amex pull
Goal Score: 720
Wallet: SF Fire CU $5000 CL Chase Freedom 4000 CL, Chase MP $5000, WellsFargo $6000 CL, Amex Gold NPSL, Cap1 CashRewards $2500 CL, Amex BCP $6000 Discover More $1200.
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LALALISA
Posts: 73
Registered: ‎05-21-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

Thank u! nwilson, you can do it! Just never give up.

Starting Score: Jan 2011: 517; March 2012: 620
Current Score: Ex 681 FairIsaac V2; TU 690 Classic04; Eq 642 Beacon5.0-All lender pull 8/13/12
Goal Score: 700


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LALALISA
Posts: 73
Registered: ‎05-21-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

That's awesome, jordamedical!

Starting Score: Jan 2011: 517; March 2012: 620
Current Score: Ex 681 FairIsaac V2; TU 690 Classic04; Eq 642 Beacon5.0-All lender pull 8/13/12
Goal Score: 700


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LALALISA
Posts: 73
Registered: ‎05-21-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

Amen, Madam!

Starting Score: Jan 2011: 517; March 2012: 620
Current Score: Ex 681 FairIsaac V2; TU 690 Classic04; Eq 642 Beacon5.0-All lender pull 8/13/12
Goal Score: 700


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LALALISA
Posts: 73
Registered: ‎05-21-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

Thank u jetsfan!

Starting Score: Jan 2011: 517; March 2012: 620
Current Score: Ex 681 FairIsaac V2; TU 690 Classic04; Eq 642 Beacon5.0-All lender pull 8/13/12
Goal Score: 700


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ApexdvToo
Posts: 232
Registered: ‎06-01-2012

Re: 20 point increase!!!

Kudos to you!


Starting Score 4/15/2012:579 Ex-FAKO, 572 Eq-FAKO, 546 TU-FAKO (all were sub-500 in 2011)
FICO as of 3/08/2013: 627 EQ, 647 TU
FAKO as of 3/23/2013: 638 EX, 652 EQ, 648 TU
Goal 1: 600 FICO achieved 10/2012!, Goal 2: 650 FICO Across the Board - Let's take Baby-Steps!
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