Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 05:36 PM
So my PSECU BT finally cleared on the card and new balance is reporting. Called in today and asked them if they can do a manual update for me, no dice unfortunately. They can only report once a month.
So now i'm stuck with false overall util. until next month. I really hope I don't get SP'ed by any of my creditors. I'm up to 40%. ![]()
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Starting Score: EX (PLUS) 583 EQ FICO 565 TU FICO 590 3/15/2011 / Goal Scores: 720
Current Score: EX FICO (PSECU) 689 / EQ FICO 659 / TU08 FICO 702 / TU98 FICO 672 / TU VS 709 5/23/2013
Re: Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 05:44 PM
You will be fine.
Heck, when I started paying things off this year my overall utilization was over 70%. I'm sure they were softing me regularly, but no AA resulted.
Next month all will be well... ![]()
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Re: Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 06:42 PM
I need to call some CC companies myself and have them update my info. My new increases aren't reporting quite yet...
FICO scores: 677 (EQ) 664 (EX) 681 (TU) | Goal scores: 750+ (all 3)
Open loans: Hyundai Motor Finance - $12k balance | 60 months @ 4.9% (First Time Buyer 12/2012)
My Wallet: Capital One 1.5k | Macy's 1.0k | Living Spaces 8.5k | Ashley 5.5k | Amazon 2.0k | Discover IT 1.5k | Walmart Discover 1.5k | Chase Freedom 4.5k
Re: Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 07:12 PM
LS, 40% isn't a big deal, it sounds a bit high if you're in the market for a credit product, but otherwise, lenders don't see that as worrisome. I bounce between 20 an 85% all the time, score follows up and down but there's never been an AA from it. Actually, near the higher end of the scale was when Discover called and gave me a CLI.
I really don't think you have anything to worry about at the 40% level.
Re: Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 07:16 PM
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Starting Score: EX (PLUS) 583 EQ FICO 565 TU FICO 590 3/15/2011 / Goal Scores: 720
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Re: Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 07:25 PM
LS2982 wrote:So my PSECU BT finally cleared on the card and new balance is reporting. Called in today and asked them if they can do a manual update for me, no dice unfortunately. They can only report once a month.
So now i'm stuck with false overall util. until next month. I really hope I don't get SP'ed by any of my creditors. I'm up to 40%.
I'm sure you'll be ok.Do creditors put a great deal of store in our utl even after we get the card? I was under the impression that a medium percentage utl is not that bad as long as we dont carry high utl month after month. What is your opinion?
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Re: Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 07:27 PM
maiden_girl wrote:I need to call some CC companies myself and have them update my info. My new increases aren't reporting quite yet...
I wish it was possible to get Wells Fargo to update on request but so far its a no go.
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Re: Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 07:38 PM
Yea 40% UTIL isn't bad...all my reports are reporting HIGH UTIL and haven't updated in a few. Annoyed beyond reasoning! LOL.
FICO scores: 677 (EQ) 664 (EX) 681 (TU) | Goal scores: 750+ (all 3)
Open loans: Hyundai Motor Finance - $12k balance | 60 months @ 4.9% (First Time Buyer 12/2012)
My Wallet: Capital One 1.5k | Macy's 1.0k | Living Spaces 8.5k | Ashley 5.5k | Amazon 2.0k | Discover IT 1.5k | Walmart Discover 1.5k | Chase Freedom 4.5k
Re: Well at least I tried :)
10-05-2012 07:52 PM
Ok. Listen. Look at me. 40% is nothing. In the whole scheme of things you will be fine. It had to get over my own near manic utilization fears and realize that I am being responsible, paying off my CC debt "early & often" like never before. Creditors love to see you use their cards! The only time I worry about util is when I am going to app. Just let everything post and update. Its ALL GOOD!!! ![]()
EQ: 674 > 689 >695 with my new TLs reporting
TU: 661>780
Experian(or as I call them, the devil) I have no clue, they haven't released my report
Goal=720 across the board--currently searching for the perfect *third* card to maximize my profile and score
