I thought after 2 years those lates become less effective.
Starting Score: 565
It also depends on the severity of the lates. If they are only 30/60 then those are minor derogs and lose their punch after a couple years. 90+ are major derogs and will hurt quite a bit more and for longer.
July 2013 score: EQ FICO 819, TU08 778, EX "806 lender pull 07/26/2013
Goal Score: All Scores 760+, Newest goal 800+
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Current scores after adding $81K in CLs and 2 new cars since July 2013
EQ:809 TU 777 EX 790 Now it's just garden time!
June 2017 update: All scores over 820, just pure gardening now.