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rootpooty
Posts: 1,611
Registered: ‎10-28-2011
from 501 to 689 in 12 mos. *UPDATE*
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Down to one baddie left but not going to mess with it being it falls off in 5 mos.  Started wtih 7 derogs with zero credit history.  Tonight I will request my secured card with NFCU be unsecured as well as an APR decrease.  Hoping for a 5k limit.

 

I also have a BOFA secured card but Im going to wait and see how the NFCU account turns out and after they report I'll hit up BOFA.  Not going to get too excited about BOFA though if im lucky and I mean lucky they are likely to give me my 300.00 back and increase the limit to 1,000 but I wont count on it.

 

Im going to close (PUTTING FLAME SUIT ON) my first premier card.  This card is actually a secured card that only has a 50.00 year fee but surprisingly they didnt charge it at the year mark last month and there are no other fees despite the horrific reviews people give here.

 

If everything goes well with NFCU ill also apply with Chase freedom and walmart and thats it until that last derog falls off then who knows.

 

Someone get me some anti itch cause I dont want to keep scratching it! lol

 

****UPDATE****  NFCU approved for 5000.00.   They asked how much I wanted I told them 5000.00

NFCU plat 5k | NFCU cashrewards 3k | Chase Freedom 1.5k |
BOA 123 1k | Amazon 1600 | Walmart 900

On the prowl for Chase Sapphire Preferred!
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djrez4
Posts: 504
Registered: ‎08-28-2012
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.

Nicely done!

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webhopper
Posts: 6,581
Registered: ‎09-16-2011
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.

Amazing progress you've made there rootpooty!!! 

 

Good Luck with NFCU... I sense that it will have a very positive outcome!


Starting Score: 08/29/2011 TU 671 EQ 674
Current Score (myFico + Amex): April 2013 TU 754 EQ 694 EX 694
Wallet: NFCU Visa Sig 25k, Amex Lowes 22k, NavCheck 15k, Amex PRG, Amex Zync, Discover It 13.5k, Amazon Visa 5k
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wallyworld123
Posts: 428
Registered: ‎01-04-2012
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.

I am happy for you thats a gr8 accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself 501-689 wonderful. I love nfcu i know you have been waiting patiently for this day to come. I am rooting for you big time!

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Jutz
Posts: 1,142
Registered: ‎05-10-2012
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.

Wow, congrats!

Current: EQ FICO 664, TU FICO 683, EX FICO 698 | Starting Score: 525 (05/2012)

Starting total revolving credit: $1100 | Current total revolving credit: $7000

Inquiries (12 Months): EQ 3 TU 2 EX 2 | Most Recent: 1/8/2013


2013 Goals:
New Car
700 Club
AMEX Member

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DCU Visa $2000
Cap1 Cash Rewards $2000
BOA Platinum $600
WalMart $800
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Epcot
Posts: 2,592
Registered: ‎10-10-2012
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.
Good job on your progress! Hope NFCU and others show you some love now! Keep us posted. :smileyhappy:

Starting Score: EQ 717 EX 724 TU 736
Current Score: EQ 777 EX 767 TU 771
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distantarray
Posts: 2,112
Registered: ‎09-25-2011
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.

that's great =) nice to see others getting huge jumps in scores in a short time. in 2 months try to dispute the items as obsolete they'll often remove early if it's close enough :smileywink: I was even worse than you last year =)

 


total credit limits $108,400 Credit scores Ex 728 EQ 738 TU 758
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Cadillac-XTS
Posts: 1,837
Registered: ‎08-20-2012
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.

Congrats

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obageegee
Posts: 152
Registered: ‎09-30-2012
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.

I should have filmed my burning FP card! Congrats!



Starting Score: 530 - 2/12
Current Score: EX - 682 EQ - 704 TU-680
Goal Score: 700+
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Repo-ed
Posts: 2,602
Registered: ‎02-09-2012
Re: from 501 to 689 in 12 mos.

nice work!!! I hope to see similar results come Feb (My 12 mo. mark)


Starting Score: TU:650 - EQ: 672
Current Score: TU: 706 - EQ: 680 - EX: 699
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