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TM0312
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It IS possible...

It has been a year and a half of hard work repairing my credit. After a foreclosure in 2004, I had ALOT of default credit cards and medical bills on my CRA's.

With the help of this board and the wealth of knowledge provided here, I feel for the first time in 10 years, I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.

 

After being denied for several SECURED cards a year ago, Capital One gave me a chance. I opened a $500 secured card with them and worked diligently

(weekly) with DV's, PFD's and GW's with all reporting agencies. Last summer I was forced to buy a car when my car of 13 years finally kicked the bucket. Again,

Capital One was the only one who would finance me with a high interest rate of 13.9%. I have made sure to keep my utilization between 10 - 20% which, along with deletions, has consistently raised my credit score.

 

Just recently, I opened an account with my work Credit Union. They were able to refinance my car at 5.9% interest rate. Approved me for an unsecured card ($1000 limit).

I then contacted Capital One Executive Office and asked if my secured card would ever be graduated to an unsecured card. The lady I worked with was extremely helpful, said that is no longer their policy, but she approved me for an unsecured card ($1000 limit). Lastly, I was shopping online this week and using the "shopping card trick" was able to get approved for a Victoria Secret's card (which can also be used at Bath & Body Works) with $1000 limit. I won't use that one very often, I just tend to buy a lot of Christmas gifts at B&B.

 

I'm done, time to sit back and garden! I know it's a long drawn out process, but I just wanted people to know that it IS possible! There IS a light at the end. I do have two remaining items on my CRA's. One is and old HSBC card (Midland) and the other is an old account with Verizon. I am continuing to work on those.

 

Thanks to everyone on this board who offer their advice and share their stories! You truly are a blessing to this community!


Starting Score: EQ 546 EX 560 TU 568
Current Score: EQ 703 EX 718 TU 715
Goal Score: 750


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awdsmama
Established Contributor

Re: It IS possible...

Way to go, you have done a great job!!

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Epcot
Valued Contributor

Re: It IS possible...

That's great, nice going!

Starting Score: EQ 717 EX 724 TU 736
Current Score: EQ 849 EX 835 TU 841
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Shogun
Moderator Emeritus

Re: It IS possible...

Very nice!

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EQ:809 TU 777 EX 790 Now it's just garden time!

June 2017 update: All scores over 820, just pure gardening now.
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Goal850
Regular Contributor

Re: It IS possible...

Congrats great progress!

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angeltimes3
Valued Member

Re: It IS possible...

Smiley Very Happy


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ktl72455
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Re: It IS possible...

Congrats!!  It gives up newbies hope!!  Smiley Happy

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Irongirl
Member

Re: It IS possible...

That is great news!  We are just starting as well after a short sale and some medical collections.  Just wondering, what is 'shopping card trick'???

 

Thanks!

 

Tamara

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TM0312
New Contributor

Re: It IS possible...

Certain stores will pre-approve you with a soft pull on your credit report when you put items in your shopping cart and click purchase. I did research

on what stores and you can find a list here:

Shopping Cart Stores

 

Out of pure curiosity, I tried it and it did work! But be careful!!! From what I understand, it can be extremely addicting and you don't want to end

up with too many! I personally did not choose one that I know I would be too tempted to use alot. I know I'll just use it to purchase random birthday/Christmas gifts.

 

Hope that helps!


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