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Anonymous
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What should I apply for?

I'm working to increase my scores. I only had ~4 inquiries on each report but wanted to get some new cards to help utilization.

Wanted to see if anyone can think of other cards that I may qualify for, so that all inquiries will drop off at same time. Looking to be in garden for next year or so after this.

Current profile:
All score at 650
AAoA: 2.5 years
Only negatives: 3 Verizon wireless collection accounts.
80% UTI

Already have capital one rebuilder cards.

Here's what I just app'd for:

Lowes - $300
Walmart - $900
Paypal - $600 (maybe MasterCard)
Barclays Rewards MC - $1800

Denial on these:
Chase Freedom
Amex Everyday
Capital One Quicksilver Visa
-Anyone think they can be recon'd?

Any recommdarions and advice appreciated
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silkysean
Regular Contributor

Re: What should I apply for?


@Anonymous wrote:
I'm working to increase my scores. I only had ~4 inquiries on each report but wanted to get some new cards to help utilization.

Wanted to see if anyone can think of other cards that I may qualify for, so that all inquiries will drop off at same time. Looking to be in garden for next year or so after this.

Current profile:
All score at 650
AAoA: 2.5 years
Only negatives: 3 Verizon wireless collection accounts.
80% UTI

Already have capital one rebuilder cards.

Here's what I just app'd for:

Lowes - $300
Walmart - $900
Paypal - $600 (maybe MasterCard)
Barclays Rewards MC - $1800

Denial on these:
Chase Freedom
Amex Everyday
Capital One Quicksilver Visa
-Anyone think they can be recon'd?

Any recommdarions and advice appreciated

 If this is all you have then your credit profile is thin and with 80% Util you will have. Very hard time convincing them to reconsider.I would say def  try to get those 3 collections off or pay so Util can come down then reapply.Also if at 80% Util and 650 fico all around when the Util comes down you will see a increase as well.Time and age will help your profile.

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Anonymous
Not applicable

Re: What should I apply for?

Try the pre qualify sites and see if you get any hits.

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Anonymous
Not applicable

Re: What should I apply for?

Funny, prepare for the scoldings. I wont scold you becaise I am nice. I will let others do it Smiley Tongue

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SouthJamaica
Mega Contributor

Re: What should I apply for?


@Anonymous wrote:
I'm working to increase my scores. I only had ~4 inquiries on each report but wanted to get some new cards to help utilization.

Wanted to see if anyone can think of other cards that I may qualify for, so that all inquiries will drop off at same time. Looking to be in garden for next year or so after this.

Current profile:
All score at 650
AAoA: 2.5 years
Only negatives: 3 Verizon wireless collection accounts.
80% UTI

Already have capital one rebuilder cards.

Here's what I just app'd for:

Lowes - $300
Walmart - $900
Paypal - $600 (maybe MasterCard)
Barclays Rewards MC - $1800

Denial on these:
Chase Freedom
Amex Everyday
Capital One Quicksilver Visa
-Anyone think they can be recon'd?

Any recommdarions and advice appreciated

My advice on what to apply for:

nothing.

 

You seriously need to stop applying for things, and let your accounts age.


Total revolving limits 569520 (505320 reporting) FICO 8: EQ 699 TU 696 EX 682




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RonM21
Valued Contributor

Re: What should I apply for?

I think if you get your util down a bit and possibly some of the baddies off, your options would open up.



Total CL: $321.7kUTL: 2%AAoA: 7.0yrsBaddies: 0Other: Lease, Loan, *No Mortgage, All Inq's from Jun '20 Car Shopping

BoA-55k | NFCU-45k | AMEX-42k | DISC-40.6k | PENFED-38.4k | LOWES-35k | ALLIANT-25k | CITI-15.7k | BARCLAYS-15k | CHASE-10k

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Pway
Valued Contributor

Re: What should I apply for?

With your utilization being so high I am suprised to see the cards you have gotten approved for recently.  I would not apply for nothing else and work on those baddies and bringing down that utilization.  

 

 

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Anonymous
Not applicable

Re: What should I apply for?

80 percent utilization? You definitely need to get that down if you want some of those cards you applied for.

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OmarGB9
Community Leader
Super Contributor

Re: What should I apply for?

Honestly don't apply for anything and just work on paying down balances.


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Currently rebuilding as of 04/11/2019.

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KSK1912
Valued Contributor

Re: What should I apply for?


@Anonymous wrote:
I'm working to increase my scores. I only had ~4 inquiries on each report but wanted to get some new cards to help utilization.

Wanted to see if anyone can think of other cards that I may qualify for, so that all inquiries will drop off at same time. Looking to be in garden for next year or so after this.

Current profile:
All score at 650
AAoA: 2.5 years
Only negatives: 3 Verizon wireless collection accounts.
80% UTI

Already have capital one rebuilder cards.

Here's what I just app'd for:

Lowes - $300
Walmart - $900
Paypal - $600 (maybe MasterCard)
Barclays Rewards MC - $1800

Denial on these:
Chase Freedom
Amex Everyday
Capital One Quicksilver Visa
-Anyone think they can be recon'd?

Any recommdarions and advice appreciated

When did you apply for Barclay's exactly?


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11/11/15: Equifax 698 Experian 687 Transunion 672
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