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Anonymous
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Should I request a cli?

I have outstanding credit. I'm in a really good place financially. I have no need for a cli. Should I request one anyway? Also, how much is "a lot?" I see this 

I'm 31, with an average credit line of 6000. My usage is < 1%. My credit score is > 800.

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FinStar
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Should I request a cli?

I've never gone by any publlished generational statistics (or other demographic data) to nudge me for a CLI just to hit a specific peer target or age group, but if that's your thing, go for it.

 

Just keep in mind, CLI requests vary by lender -- some are HP and others are SP. If you don't mind either of those things, request away.

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SUPERSQUID
Valued Contributor

Re: Should I request a cli?


@Anonymous wrote:

I have outstanding credit. I'm in a really good place financially. I have no need for a cli. Should I request one anyway? Also, how much is "a lot?" I see this 

I'm 31, with an average credit line of 6000. My usage is < 1%. My credit score is > 800.


I saw your screen name SPRINK and it reminded me of a thoroughbred horse named SPRINK that used to compete in marathons on the inner turf course at aqueduct race track. the horse was trained by Gil Puentes who also owned him. he bought sprink out of a cheap claiming race at a small track for i think 6500 . the horse never raced on turf but had the breeding to do so. Gil Puentes put sprink on the turf and he instantly became a decent g2/g3 graded stakes router.. when i say routes i mean routes, 1 mile and a half to 2 and a half miles. Sprink would open up 20 lengths early and try to hold off the cavalry. One horse that caught him a few times was thunder puddles. this was back in the early 1980's.

As far as asking for a cli remember they will look at your entire profile, length of credit, dti, util, and how long you had the card to mention a few.

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Anonymous
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Re: Should I request a cli?


@SUPERSQUID wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:

I have outstanding credit. I'm in a really good place financially. I have no need for a cli. Should I request one anyway? Also, how much is "a lot?" I see this 

I'm 31, with an average credit line of 6000. My usage is < 1%. My credit score is > 800.


I saw your screen name SPRINK and it reminded me of a thoroughbred horse named SPRINK that used to compete in marathons on the inner turf course at aqueduct race track. the horse was trained by Gil Puentes who also owned him. he bought sprink out of a cheap claiming race at a small track for i think 6500 . the horse never raced on turf but had the breeding to do so. Gil Puentes put sprink on the turf and he instantly became a decent g2/g3 graded stakes router.. when i say routes i mean routes, 1 mile and a half to 2 and a half miles. Sprink would open up 20 lengths early and try to hold off the cavalry. One horse that caught him a few times was thunder puddles. this was back in the early 1980's.

As far as asking for a cli remember they will look at your entire profile, length of credit, dti, util, and how long you had the card to mention a few.


Hahaha, no relation. My online name was RainbowSprinklez, and someone started calling me Sprink Smiley Happy Thanks for your response!

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Anonymous
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Re: Should I request a cli?


@FinStar wrote:

I've never gone by any publlished generational statistics (or other demographic data) to nudge me for a CLI just to hit a specific peer target or age group, but if that's your thing, go for it.

 

Just keep in mind, CLI requests vary by lender -- some are HP and others are SP. If you don't mind either of those things, request away.


Thanks for your response! 

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SouthJamaica
Mega Contributor

Re: Should I request a cli?


@Anonymous wrote:

I have outstanding credit. I'm in a really good place financially. I have no need for a cli. Should I request one anyway? Also, how much is "a lot?" I see this 

I'm 31, with an average credit line of 6000. My usage is < 1%. My credit score is > 800.


I would, but only if it's a soft pull.


Total revolving limits 569520 (505320 reporting) FICO 8: EQ 689 TU 684 EX 682




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FishingGuy
Frequent Contributor

Re: Should I request a cli?

Remember.... on some things,   slow and steady wins the race.  It's  raining today.... so, do your........ Due Diligence

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FireMedic1
Community Leader
Mega Contributor

Re: Should I request a cli?

Ummmm. Who is the creditor?


TWO MORE MONTHS NO BK! (on Eq/Ex)
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NoMoreE46
Community Leader
Senior Contributor

Re: Should I request a cli?

If you care to share which cards you hold, their age and usage- we could be more helpful in your quest.

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Anonymous
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Re: Should I request a cli?


@NoMoreE46 wrote:

If you care to share which cards you hold, their age and usage- we could be more helpful in your quest.


Sure! I have An Amazon prime card, age ~3 years, usage a few hundred a month, limit 8000. Capital One, age ~12 years, usage a few hundred a month, limit 11000. A Bank of America, age ~7 years, never use, limit 4500

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