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Looking to get first Credit Card

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Looking to get first Credit Card

I just joined MyFICO for credit scores.

Looking to get a mortgage in the next couple of months.

I have never had my own credit card, only been an authorized user on my fathers CC.

My scores were EQ: 706, TU: 705, EX: 741 (AU on husbands card only agency with that info)

I have a car loan that was paid off early (closed account).

2 student loans that were paid off early (closed accounts).

So I currently have only closed accounts, all in good standing, no negatives at all!

This would be my first credit card, because I believe I can increase my score a bit in the next couple of months to get a better mortgage rate.

 

I checked online and was "pre qualified" for the Capital One Quicksilver and Venture. But I did some reading and it said these were for "Excellent Credit".

 

Any suggestions for a card I can definitely get approved for with rewards?

 

Is it a good idea to get a CC before applying for a mortgage or should I see what I can get with my current scores?

 

Thanks

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Anonymous
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Re: Looking to get first Credit Card

Welcome to the board.  If your goal is to get a mortgage the next few months then don't apply for any cards until after the mortgage. 

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9CLINE
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Re: Looking to get first Credit Card

+1 & Welcome 2 the board !!!!!!!!

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