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How many cards is too many to add?

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YellowBanana
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How many cards is too many to add?

How important is the Age of your Credit?

 

I did a mini spree and added a few cards, now I am a bit worried...

 

1. What is a safe amount of applications to apply for?

 

2. Has anyone seen huge score drops when adding new accounts?

 

 

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Anonymous
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Re: How many cards is too many to add?

Length of history accounts for 15% of your FICO score.

It's good to have 3 credit cards and an installment loan.

Every profile is different when it comes to a drop in your AAOA. Scores, ect ect ect....
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Anonymous
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Re: How many cards is too many to add?

Id like to know the general rule of thumb aswell, but I guesss since everyone is different it is hard to say, You may be able to App for 10 cards, and i can only try for a couple and recieve the same 'hit'

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YellowBanana
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Re: How many cards is too many to add?

Thanks!

 

Dakine- You know I think you are right about that, I can't wait to see if my scores goes down after this spree

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