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chase credit limit decrease

s_rob7488 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:25:24 GMT

Just signed into my chase account online...had 9k csp limit and 8k freedom limit and now both are at 4500????? what gives? I have a balance but I used freedom heavily on a vacation recently. Not sure what I can do to fix this, hopefully something.

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thelethargicage — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:26:35 GMT

@s_rob7488 wrote:
Just signed into my chase account online...had 9k csp limit and 8k freedom limit and now both are at 4500????? what gives? I have a balance but I used freedom heavily on a vacation recently. Not sure what I can do to fix this, hopefully something.

What's your utilization on your other cards?

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KIPPIE12 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:30:27 GMT

Sorry to hear that. Has anything changed recently on your credit reports? Any negative items, high balances on other cards, excessive inquiries, or many new accounts opened? I would definitely be calling to find out why they made that decision, and recon if possible. Maybe get the notice first and call.

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09Lexie — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:33:43 GMT

+1. Hopefully you can turn it around

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red259 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:37:15 GMT

Gah. I hope that doesn't happen to me. Maybe I will pay my balance tonight.

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s_rob7488 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:41:11 GMT

Here is list of bal/CL per card

bank america $5900/$7500

chase free $4222/???

chase sapphire pref $3934/???

citi diamond pref $3254/$6100

citi hilton $1961/$3500

disc more $1779/$4250

amex delta $997/$3400

best buy $888/$1500

usaa $90/$7000

wf $0/$7100

To say the least I am very flustered at the moment...haven't ever had any issues with chase I have carried a balance on the csp since last month was going to BT it to citi diamond pref just to have one or 2 cards reporting higher balance and use my amex delta for normal charges and PIF like I have been. The limit was cut in half on each...

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myjourney — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:47:08 GMT

@s_rob7488 wrote:
Here is list of bal/CL per card

bank america $5900/$7500
chase free $4222/???
chase sapphire pref $3934/???
citi diamond pref $3254/$6100
citi hilton $1961/$3500
disc more $1779/$4250
amex delta $997/$3400
best buy $888/$1500
usaa $90/$7000
wf $0/$7100

To say the least I am very flustered at the moment...haven't ever had any issues with chase I have carried a balance on the csp since last month was going to BT it to citi diamond pref just to have one or 2 cards reporting higher balance and use my amex delta for normal charges and PIF like I have been. The limit was cut in half on each...

How long have you had the Chase accounts? Looks like it was time for a review and they saw all the balances you were carrying. IMHO ....my heart is truly sorry

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CreditScholar — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:53:36 GMT

Given how many balances you're carrying on various cards, you deserved the CLD. You're around 50% util for the majority, so I'm not surprised Chase CLDed you. They're probably nervous looking at your reports, figuring that your probability of paying them all down is fairly low.

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SnackTrader — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:15:47 GMT

I try not to judge people here, since there are many circumstances that lead people to get into credit card debt. But I advise you to take a step back and use this opportunity to realize that you are in debt, and to figure out a plan to get these balances down as fast as possible. Hopefully you have income to make that happen sooner rather than later.

Just look at it this way - you are throwing away tons of money on interest for everything you buy on your credit cards. Is everything you buy worth paying extra for?

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b_seeker — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:24:22 GMT

If you were carrying all those other balances aside from the Freedom and then charged 3-4K without making a large dent in the other cards, you spooked Chase. To a bank that is going to indicate high risk behavior. They likely think you can't handle your finances. I agree with the above post, you should re-evaluate your current situation and start making a significant dent in those cards before other lenders start worrying. (And your 8K-ish CLD will not go unnoticed.)

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HiLine — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:23:56 GMT

You do have many sizable balances. I would prepare an explanation for those balances before calling in.

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Anonymous — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:53:42 GMT

The OP said his CSP was CLD'ed to $4.5K, does that mean it'll be downgraded to a regular CS?

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calihlove75 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:54:39 GMT

@s_rob7488 wrote:
Just signed into my chase account online...had 9k csp limit and 8k freedom limit and now both are at 4500????? what gives? I have a balance but I used freedom heavily on a vacation recently. Not sure what I can do to fix this, hopefully something.

How long have you had the Chase accounts? Looks like Chase is going to balance chase you.

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red259 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:55:57 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
The OP said his CSP was CLD'ed to $4.5K, does that mean it'll be downgraded to a regular CS?

That was my first thought and that would be messed up.

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HiLine — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:59:34 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
The OP said his CSP was CLD'ed to $4.5K, does that mean it'll be downgraded to a regular CS?

No. Why did you think that?

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s_rob7488 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:00:41 GMT

Csp since april 12 free since july 12 but was a swrr prior that was from april 12 also. Im in over my head. I was doing extremely well score wise and bal/util wise. Now, not so good. Need the cards paid off and to remain in the safe. I've been in this situation before and told myself I'd never go back. I guess plan is to start with smallest balance and pay off and progressively get to largest. Is it stupid to dip into my 401k for quick cash?

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s_rob7488 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:02:29 GMT

I did just call csp customer service number lady said I could call back Monday and see if they can reinstate the CL's. Should I look into BT to get balances to as few cards as possible?

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Anonymous — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:13:32 GMT

@HiLine wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
The OP said his CSP was CLD'ed to $4.5K, does that mean it'll be downgraded to a regular CS?
No. Why did you think that?

Mimimum line for CSP is $5k and OP was CLD'ed to $4.5K. This is a unique situation and it also poses a good question regarding it.

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Creditaddict — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:13:33 GMT

@s_rob7488 wrote:
I did just call csp customer service number lady said I could call back Monday and see if they can reinstate the CL's. Should I look into BT to get balances to as few cards as possible?

yes... USAA, bank of America

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myjourney — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:17:20 GMT

@s_rob7488 wrote:
Csp since april 12 free since july 12 but was a swrr prior that was from april 12 also. Im in over my head. I was doing extremely well score wise and bal/util wise. Now, not so good. Need the cards paid off and to remain in the safe. I've been in this situation before and told myself I'd never go back. I guess plan is to start with smallest balance and pay off and progressively get to largest. Is it stupid to dip into my 401k for quick cash?

If I were you and this is just an attempt to help

Stop using your cards for now.

Weigh your options for BT's

Pay whatever you can off

I have to ask as to get myself and others the info to help you so please excuse my probing... Have you been moving the balances around via BT's?