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Jj1219
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what do i do next?

Since starting this journey in January i have gotten my score from 452 to 575 via ScoreWatch.

 

i have no credit cards or any other revolving debt.  how do i begin building my credit more than this?  i cant seem to get approved for anything.

 

report is as follows... any help would be appreciated!

 

 

student loan payed as agreed $19,000

 

11 student loans payed off as agreed

 

 1 account verizon 120 days past due from 2007

Current Scores: Equifax - 515 | Experian - 508 | Transunion - 527

Starting Scores: Equifax - 493| Experian - 502 | Transunion - 488
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DaBears
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Re: what do i do next?

Try a local credit union for a secured card. You need a revolving card in the mix. installment loans have very little affect on fico scoring. Can someone add you as a AU?

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qd
Regular Contributor

Re: what do i do next?


@Jj1219 wrote:

Since starting this journey in January i have gotten my score from 452 to 575 via ScoreWatch.

 

i have no credit cards or any other revolving debt.  how do i begin building my credit more than this?  i cant seem to get approved for anything.

 

report is as follows... any help would be appreciated!

 

 

student loan payed as agreed $19,000

 

11 student loans payed off as agreed

 

 1 account verizon 120 days past due from 2007


What have you applied for and been denied?  How long ago were these applications made?

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