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How soon is too soon?

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How soon is too soon?

I recently was approved for several CC for the first time in a looooooooong time.  My question is how soon is too soon to start requesting CLI's?  I have two Capital One Cards, unsure if they are part of this STEPS program I keep reading about.  And three store cards (Comenity).  Thoughts on when to realistically start hitting that button? 

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Re: How soon is too soon?

If CLI's were not part of the original credit agreement, which is usually every 6 months with CapOne, I would start trying at the nine month mark. I have noticed that with my recent requests for CLI's they noted a late payment (only one day late, not a reportable 30) within nine months, as well as low scores for denial reason.

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