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Amex Questions

Anonymous — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 04:02:57 GMT

So - I want the Delta Amex card

Amex only pulls EX?
I burned Amex in 2010 on 2 cards totalling $2K. I paid them off in full (no setttlement) in 3/16.
My Ex is 645. 15 derogs all paid off. Uti is less than 4%. I have 3 cards with limits over $3K.

I hear that the Delta cobranded card is the easiest to get. If I am blacklisted, they will not do a HP correct? Also, there would be no inquiry right?

Thoughts?

Re: Amex Questions

myjourney — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 04:45:43 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
So - I want the Delta Amex card

Amex only pulls EX?
I burned Amex in 2010 on 2 cards totalling $2K. I paid them off in full (no setttlement) in 3/16.
My Ex is 645. 15 derogs all paid off. Uti is less than 4%. I have 3 cards with limits over $3K.

I hear that the Delta cobranded card is the easiest to get. If I am blacklisted, they will not do a HP correct? Also, there would be no inquiry right?

Thoughts?

Right in 90% of cases

But here's the kicker since you paid them off Amex has been known to approve apps 30-60 days after payoff

I think your scores should be a little higher before trying tho

Either way let us know what the results are should you app and good luck

Re: Amex Questions

RonM21 — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 17:37:25 GMT

That is an interesting data point MJ. I didn't know that. I was going to say that I also thought that maybe you should wait with the scores you have. You asked about the HP, but if you weren't on the blacklist, and you applied, you may not get approval and get a HP anyway.

Good luck if you do app!

Re: Amex Questions

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:11:42 GMT

I don't plan applying just yet. I will at year's end. I should be in the 650+ range by the end of the year. If I am denied with a HP that isn't a horrible thing. That means I am not blacklisted...

Re: Amex Questions

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 00:31:00 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
So - I want the Delta Amex card

Amex only pulls EX?
I burned Amex in 2010 on 2 cards totalling $2K. I paid them off in full (no setttlement) in 3/16.
My Ex is 645. 15 derogs all paid off. Uti is less than 4%. I have 3 cards with limits over $3K.

I hear that the Delta cobranded card is the easiest to get. If I am blacklisted, they will not do a HP correct? Also, there would be no inquiry right?

Thoughts?

+1000

Best of luck on your next app(s) with Amex (or any other bank you wish to be with), OP.

Re: Amex Questions

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 03:51:17 GMT

To be totally honest with you, I wouldn't even think about applying until you are basically at the 700 mark. Mid 600's even on a totally clean file with no bad history would probably be denied, and it sounds like you are not even in that boat.

Just my two cents.

Re: Amex Questions

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 04:51:17 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
To be totally honest with you, I wouldn't even think about applying until you are basically at the 700 mark. Mid 600's even on a totally clean file with no bad history would probably be denied, and it sounds like you are not even in that boat.

Just my two cents.

I have to disagree with you. I was approved for an Amex ED card with <650 EX score and a few baddies on my report. Sure I got a crappy SL, but I was approved

Re: Amex Questions

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:43:49 GMT

You can disagree all you want, but i see quite a few Amex denial posts from people in similar circumstances.

Don't forget that just because you are an exception doesn't change the more likely outcome.

I see many people on here asking if they should apply for cards when they have low to mid 600s, high utilization, several baddies on all reports and really if any of those are true you need to just stop, get your finances under control, and wait for your credit profile to improve. There is no good reason to squeak in a bunch of 250 to 500 dollar new accounts when simply fixing the real problem and being patient would allow a handful of good SL cards with useful benefits.