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PenFED - Serious Question

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Jolo0801
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PenFED - Serious Question

So, I was considering applying fo rmembership at PENFED.

I opened the app and only put in my name, email address, and phone number.

 

Then I decided to come here and read some threads. I noticed that they are very conserative and from what I'm' reading they require much higher scores then mine.

Also I read that they have run HPs on folks that didn't even hit submit tho they had the app filled out.

 

So, I decided not to continue the app and I closed it out.

 

How about, I just got an email stating

"We noticed that you started your PenFed membership application but didn't complete it. There are numerous benefits to becoming a member of PenFed, including access to our award-winning credit card products, low cost mortgages, and other market-leading financial products and services. "

 

Should I go ahead and app?

I would like to transfer my military star balance to them I can get a card.

Would it help my approval that I'm a recent veteran?

My stats are below... Scores are a little higher not much though...636-647-650


  • BK Discharge 8.20.25
  • Discover (Authorized User) - $3,000 on 8.21.25
  • CapOne Quick Silver - $3,000 on 8.26.25
  • Mission Lane SL - $2,100 on 9.1.25
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Anonymous
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Re: PenFED - Serious Question


@Jolo0801 wrote:

So, I was considering applying fo rmembership at PENFED.

I opened the app and only put in my name, email address, and phone number.

 

Then I decided to come here and read some threads. I noticed that they are very conserative and from what I'm' reading they require much higher scores then mine.

Also I read that they have run HPs on folks that didn't even hit submit tho they had the app filled out.

 

So, I decided not to continue the app and I closed it out.

 

How about, I just got an email stating

"We noticed that you started your PenFed membership application but didn't complete it. There are numerous benefits to becoming a member of PenFed, including access to our award-winning credit card products, low cost mortgages, and other market-leading financial products and services. "

 

Should I go ahead and app?

I would like to transfer my military star balance to them I can get a card.

Would it help my approval that I'm a recent veteran?

My stats are below... Scores are a little higher not much though...636-647-650


Realistically your scores are going to be a hindrance to any cc approval.

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baller4life
Super Contributor

Re: PenFED - Serious Question

+1

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Jolo0801
Frequent Contributor

Re: PenFED - Serious Question

so it's a hard pull just for membership also?

  • BK Discharge 8.20.25
  • Discover (Authorized User) - $3,000 on 8.21.25
  • CapOne Quick Silver - $3,000 on 8.26.25
  • Mission Lane SL - $2,100 on 9.1.25
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TheGardner
Valued Contributor

Re: PenFED - Serious Question

Don't.. Wait for Penfed until your scores improve. If you are dirty they won't SP you for future pre approvals.

Join Navy Federal, apply for the cash rewards.
If anyone needs me I will be In The Garden. Goal Score: 760 for all in 2015.
Current FICO Scores EX: 715 EQ: 756 TU: 762
Last APP April 21, 2015.
Victim of The great AMEX HP heist of Dec 1st, 2nd and 3rd of 2014.
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TheGardner
Valued Contributor

Re: PenFED - Serious Question

Just noticed you are out of the military now.. Have anyone that can sponsor you for Navy? Retired parents? Siblings still in?
If anyone needs me I will be In The Garden. Goal Score: 760 for all in 2015.
Current FICO Scores EX: 715 EQ: 756 TU: 762
Last APP April 21, 2015.
Victim of The great AMEX HP heist of Dec 1st, 2nd and 3rd of 2014.
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Jolo0801
Frequent Contributor

Re: PenFED - Serious Question

Thanks... Ill just wait..

  • BK Discharge 8.20.25
  • Discover (Authorized User) - $3,000 on 8.21.25
  • CapOne Quick Silver - $3,000 on 8.26.25
  • Mission Lane SL - $2,100 on 9.1.25
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Anonymous
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Re: PenFED - Serious Question


@TheGardner wrote:
Just noticed you are out of the military now.. Have anyone that can sponsor you for Navy? Retired parents? Siblings still in?

He already has a NFCU card.

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TheGardner
Valued Contributor

Re: PenFED - Serious Question

Ah, I'm on mobile can't see signatures Smiley Tongue
If anyone needs me I will be In The Garden. Goal Score: 760 for all in 2015.
Current FICO Scores EX: 715 EQ: 756 TU: 762
Last APP April 21, 2015.
Victim of The great AMEX HP heist of Dec 1st, 2nd and 3rd of 2014.
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Anonymous
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Re: PenFED - Serious Question


@TheGardner wrote:
Ah, I'm on mobile can't see signatures Smiley Tongue

Figured as much

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