So Amex sent me an invitation to apply and after intially laughing and throwing it in the study, I applied. I think I read too many post were people got lucky and decided why not.
Well, it was denied as I kinda expected, but the letter only list my FICO score as the reason. Negs I have are 1 collection from 2011, a medical judgement from 2012 and a 30 day late this past Aug. My AAOA is 4.3 years. Does the stated reason mean that all I need to do is raise my FICO to be approved? I was concerned with the 30 day late and and collection, but it doesn't appear they were a direct factor. A factor in my score of course, but I'm working to PFD so hopefully that will be resolved soon.
Any feedback is appreciated.
@taxi818 wrote:
@swtprncess281 wrote:So Amex sent me an invitation to apply and after intially laughing and throwing it in the study, I applied. I think I read too many post were people got lucky and decided why not.
Well, it was denied as I kinda expected, but the letter only list my FICO score as the reason. Negs I have are 1 collection from 2011, a medical judgement from 2012 and a 30 day late this past Aug. My AAOA is 4.3 years. Does the stated reason mean that all I need to do is raise my FICO to be approved? I was concerned with the 30 day late and and collection, but it doesn't appear they were a direct factor. A factor in my score of course, but I'm working to PFD so hopefully that will be resolved soon.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Too bad. Yes if you get the late or collection removed. Should be ok. Imo minimum score for amex is 670. Some with experian 660 will get approved. Anything else is roll of dice. Good luck
Ok, good. I guess I was shocked that neither was specifically listed as the reason for denial.
I'll working on getting those removed, thanks! Another AMEX question if you don't mind. I had an AMEX corporate card for work 2010-2012. Would they backdate based on that card or not since it's corporate?
@swtprncess281 wrote:
@taxi818 wrote:
@swtprncess281 wrote:So Amex sent me an invitation to apply and after intially laughing and throwing it in the study, I applied. I think I read too many post were people got lucky and decided why not.
Well, it was denied as I kinda expected, but the letter only list my FICO score as the reason. Negs I have are 1 collection from 2011, a medical judgement from 2012 and a 30 day late this past Aug. My AAOA is 4.3 years. Does the stated reason mean that all I need to do is raise my FICO to be approved? I was concerned with the 30 day late and and collection, but it doesn't appear they were a direct factor. A factor in my score of course, but I'm working to PFD so hopefully that will be resolved soon.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Too bad. Yes if you get the late or collection removed. Should be ok. Imo minimum score for amex is 670. Some with experian 660 will get approved. Anything else is roll of dice. Good luck
Ok, good. I guess I was shocked that neither was specifically listed as the reason for denial.
I'll working on getting those removed, thanks! Another AMEX question if you don't mind. I had an AMEX corporate card for work 2010-2012. Would they backdate based on that card or not since it's corporate?
In your case they probably will as any au before 2011 was able to keep au msd. So if you had in 2010 yes. You would get back dated. Anyone else. SOL. 
@Anonymous wrote:
@taxi818 wrote:
@swtprncess281 wrote:So Amex sent me an invitation to apply and after intially laughing and throwing it in the study, I applied. I think I read too many post were people got lucky and decided why not.
Well, it was denied as I kinda expected, but the letter only list my FICO score as the reason. Negs I have are 1 collection from 2011, a medical judgement from 2012 and a 30 day late this past Aug. My AAOA is 4.3 years. Does the stated reason mean that all I need to do is raise my FICO to be approved? I was concerned with the 30 day late and and collection, but it doesn't appear they were a direct factor. A factor in my score of course, but I'm working to PFD so hopefully that will be resolved soon.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Too bad. Yes if you get the late or collection removed. Should be ok. Imo minimum score for amex is 670. Some with experian 660 will get approved. Anything else is roll of dice. Good luck
Those 660's are few and far in between for AMEX revolvers and typically have something to do with high AAoA, Lack of inquiries, Previous relationship with AMEX, or High Income.
Well that makes me feel better as I have maybe 3 of those bases covered. Based on the email above it seems my corporate card could be considered a previous relationshipt. On the question of AAoA, what is considered high?
@msbia wrote:
Op, I got the same letter with reason back in August. My EXP score then was 660. Applied again for Delta in October with immediate approval although low limit of $1k and approved for PRG. My score then? 661 lol. I have a collection scheduled to fall off 1/2015 and a paid/released tax lien showing. My AAoA is 4 yrs.
These companies are so fickle. LOL
Well, I just received a myfico alert that my eq has jumped to 643 so hopefully ex is moving along as well. The collection is with Ad Astra and they've stated once I pay it they will delete. They don't do letters, but I've searched the boards pretty good and they seem to be true to their word. I don't want a ton of credit just one or two good solid cards with decent rewards. I'll work on the score for a few months and apply again when I get to 661 I guess 
@swtprncess281 wrote:
@msbia wrote:
Op, I got the same letter with reason back in August. My EXP score then was 660. Applied again for Delta in October with immediate approval although low limit of $1k and approved for PRG. My score then? 661 lol. I have a collection scheduled to fall off 1/2015 and a paid/released tax lien showing. My AAoA is 4 yrs.These companies are so fickle. LOL
Well, I just received a myfico alert that my eq has jumped to 643 so hopefully ex is moving along as well. The collection is with Ad Astra and they've stated once I pay it they will delete. They don't do letters, but I've searched the boards pretty good and they seem to be true to their word. I don't want a ton of credit just one or two good solid cards with decent rewards. I'll work on the score for a few months and apply again when I get to 661 I guess
That's why I said minimum 670 but at bare bones. 661-665