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Question about Score Simulators

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ScoreBooster
Frequent Contributor

Question about Score Simulators

Hi!

 

I was curious if some of the FICO-gurus on this forum have an answer to my question:

 

I filed for BK CH7 in 09/2010 but all my derogatory TLs on my credit-reports will reach their 7 1/2 year DOFD-mark within the next 12 months. My current EQ-score is 626 and once I click on the "Best Action"-button, I'm told that when I'm going to pay off between 90-100% of my revolving debt over the next 24 months, my score would be between 736-766. Not that I would complain about such a score, but I always wanted to know the following:

 

Is the simulator actually able to take the dropping of my derogatory accounts over the next 12 months into consideration? If not, could my potential "score-gain" be even bigger?

 

I do know that the aging of positive accounts and probably the aging of derogatory accounts is considered - but does that apply to the complete removal of derogatory accounts due to their DOFD, too? Any ideas?

 

Thanks!Smiley Happy

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ScoreBooster
Frequent Contributor

Re: Question about Score Simulators

Hmm, obviously a good questions because nobody seems to have a clue..Smiley Very Happy

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llecs
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Question about Score Simulators

I have only a little experience with the simulator via myFICO but I'm not much of a fan. I do know if you choose the 24-month option it assumes that all of your accounts are 24 months older and that the debt is paid down, and that accounts for a higher score guesstimate over choosing a 1-month paydown, for example. But I think it assumes that all of your TLs will continue to report (even the baddies) 24 months out.

 

 

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cqdealer711
Frequent Contributor

Re: Question about Score Simulators

Don't put too much stock in the simulators.  If they were true I would have a score around 800 by now, but i dont.



Starting FICO Score: 10/1/12--EQ 512 | TU 492 | EX 524
Current FICO Score: 2/22/14--EQ 705 | TU 703 | EX 716
Goal Score: 700+


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ScoreBooster
Frequent Contributor

Re: Question about Score Simulators

Thanks, Folks!

 

I'll wait and see how this checks out.Smiley Happy

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