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CashOnDelivery
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Big Improvement

While I was doing some spring cleaning, I came across my old car loan contract from 2008. It was for 16.99%! I can't believe how far I've improved my credit, because I was approved last month for 4.4% for a new car. The stickies on car buying/financing really helped.

2010: 475 EQ 2011: 503 EQ 2012: 600 EQ2013:632 EQ
Starting Score: 634 EQ-3/13/13
Current Score: 706 EQ-8/29/13 703 EX-7/12/13 705 TU-8/9/13
Goal Score: 700

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Remember0
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Re: Big Improvement

Haha congrats! Who was that 16.99% with?

 

Also out of curiosity, who wrote the 4.4% and what was your FICO when you got the approval?

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CashOnDelivery
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Re: Big Improvement

The 16.99% was from Honda Finance when my credit was bad. The 4.4% I got last month was from BMO Harris. They're not mentioned here as much. I was told by the dealer that my EQ Fico was 689.

2010: 475 EQ 2011: 503 EQ 2012: 600 EQ2013:632 EQ
Starting Score: 634 EQ-3/13/13
Current Score: 706 EQ-8/29/13 703 EX-7/12/13 705 TU-8/9/13
Goal Score: 700

Take the myFICO Fitness Challenge
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Remember0
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Re: Big Improvement

I see, congrats on the huge improvement! I think BMO is a regional lender, probably why they aren't mentioned much here.

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StartingOver10
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Re: Big Improvement

I think regional and community lenders are an excellent resource for good loans. Congrats OP on your new rate! Smiley Happy

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