01-03-2013 06:15 AM
I wasn't able to get approved for anything, not even a secured card but Fingerhut Fresh start program approved me for $180......
Just wanted to post this for the ones that may not be having any luck...
01-03-2013 06:31 AM - edited 01-03-2013 06:36 AM
I did the same thing..opened an account with Webank fresh start program. After the initial pay off I believe they open it as a revolving account. Capital One declined you for a secured card?
Starting Score: CK 519 FICO 49801-03-2013 07:16 AM
I had the same thing -- I had a 170$ CL with the fresh start program. instead of paying off a purchase in 6 months, I paid it off in 3. And now I have a 1000$ CL with Webbank/Fingerhut.
It's not a prime account,heck its not even all quality items, but it started me off somewhere. And after that i was able to get more and more credit lines. (including $6K NFCU nRewards, $800 Ny&Co, $500 Victorias Secret)
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There is hope! No one's credit is bad forever if they're down to put the work in!
01-03-2013 07:28 AM
Yes, even capital one has denied me (more than once)....
01-03-2013 07:29 AM
We all have to start somewhere. Congrats!
Starting Score: 50401-03-2013 07:31 AM
Shogun wrote:We all have to start somewhere. Congrats!
Very true.... Thank you!
01-03-2013 07:33 AM
NewbieReed wrote:I had the same thing -- I had a 170$ CL with the fresh start program. instead of paying off a purchase in 6 months, I paid it off in 3. And now I have a 1000$ CL with Webbank/Fingerhut.
It's not a prime account,heck its not even all quality items, but it started me off somewhere. And after that i was able to get more and more credit lines. (including $6K NFCU nRewards, $800 Ny&Co, $500 Victorias Secret)
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There is hope! No one's credit is bad forever if they're down to put the work in!
This gives me even more hope! LOL Thank you
01-03-2013 07:54 AM
Great- just keep plugging!
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