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Hello everyone. This is my first post, after lurking the boards for about 6 months. I'd just like to add some data points in case it helps anyone.
First, I applied for the CSP, which is the card I wanted the most and got the 30-day email. Called the status line and got the 7-10 day message. Called the backdoor number found on the board and I believe I used an old number because the person that answered said she was from the lending department. Anyway, I have nothing to hide, and I asked her about my application. She came back fairly quick and said I was denied because of too many new accounts. I told her that I only have three new accounts in the past 24 months and she said that I had three on my own and four as an AU. She told me to take myself off those AU accounts and to reapply in 30 days.
I then applied for the BOA Amtrak Rewards card and got automatically denied. I'll wait for the letter to arrive to see the reason.
Lastly, I applied for the Ritz Carlton card, as I've read that it was easier to obtain than other Chase cards. I was immediately approved with a $23K limit. I sent a secure messege and asked if the card could be expedited and I was told it could not, and that I should receive in about two weeks.
My scores are: EX-764, TU-769, EQ-754
@Anonymous wrote:Hello everyone. This is my first post, after lurking the boards for about 6 months. I'd just like to add some data points in case it helps anyone.
First, I applied for the CSP, which is the card I wanted the most and got the 30-day email. Called the status line and got the 7-10 day message. Called the backdoor number found on the board and I believe I used an old number because the person that answered said she was from the lending department. Anyway, I have nothing to hide, and I asked her about my application. She came back fairly quick and said I was denied because of too many new accounts. I told her that I only have three new accounts in the past 24 months and she said that I had three on my own and four as an AU. She told me to take myself off those AU accounts and to reapply in 30 days.
I then applied for the BOA Amtrak Rewards card and got automatically denied. I'll wait for the letter to arrive to see the reason.
Lastly, I applied for the Ritz Carlton card, as I've read that it was easier to obtain than other Chase cards. I was immediately approved with a $23K limit. I sent a secure messege and asked if the card could be expedited and I was told it could not, and that I should receive in about two weeks.
My scores are: EX-764, TU-769, EQ-754
Welcome to the forum!
First of all, congrats on your Ritz. I love mine and you will be very happy with yours, I'm sure. Now, all the other denials should tell you that you should garden for awhile. By gardening, I mean not apply for any credit for an amount of time.
Congrats again!
Edit: I just saw your scores in your signature. Are you new to credit and have a thin credit report? Those are pretty good scores to be denied.
I have read over and again why Chase would deny - the 5/24 appears to be steadfast. I dont understand why BOA would say no. You have great stats. Congrats on the Ritz! One great card is a success. Do you need the AU accounts? It would appear you may get in with Chase if you remove
@Anonymous wrote:
No, I do not need the AU accounts. I've already removed them all and filed disputes with all three bureaus. I knew about the 5/24 rule, but I didn't think AU would count against that. BoA was IIB when I filed 7 years ago, so maybe I'm blacklisted with them.
If BOA was IIB then it's possible you might be blacklisted. The letter will likely confirm the reasons.
Welcome & congrats on your approval and sorry to hear of your denial.
Did you get 1 or 2 HP's for your chase apps ?
congrats ont he ritz.
@Anonymous wrote:
Chase pulled EX and EQ. BoA pulled EX.
But did they pull 1 on each for both apps ?
I ask ask because I would like to see if I can slip thru the cracks on the CSP app. If I get denied, I will go for the Hyatt card.
But but wondering if it's just 1 pull on each and not 2 pull on each. They're known to let you do 2 apps with 1 pull but didn't know if that was
the case if you got denied on your first app. If that all makes sense to ya