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B335is
Moderator Emeritus

Chase Freedom - Barely

Well I culdn't resist the $200 offer and dove in against my better judgement.  As I guessed, it went to decision pending with all of my new accts this year.  Fortunately I've kept all balances and util low so the new accounts wasn't even mentioned.  Called up the analyst for a decision and she asked me to move around some limits.  Probably should have done more, but I only moved $3k from my Hyatt card to the Freedom.  Looks like I've reached my limit with Chase finaly.  I did manage to get the lowest APR (13.99%) after the intro period.  But hey, at least I get the bonus!

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mnavas
Frequent Contributor

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely


@B335is wrote:

Well I culdn't resist the $200 offer and dove in against my better judgement.  As I guessed, it went to decision pending with all of my new accts this year.  Fortunately I've kept all balances and util low so the new accounts wasn't even mentioned.  Called up the analyst for a decision and she asked me to move around some limits.  Probably should have done more, but I only moved $3k from my Hyatt card to the Freedom.  Looks like I've reached my limit with Chase finaly.  I did manage to get the lowest APR (13.99%) after the intro period.  But hey, at least I get the bonus!


Congrats! What's your overall credit limits with Chase? Mine are sitting at $8900 and i'd love to request a CLI for my Chase freedom in 6 months so i could request the Siggy 

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B335is
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely


@mnavas wrote:

@B335is wrote:

Well I culdn't resist the $200 offer and dove in against my better judgement.  As I guessed, it went to decision pending with all of my new accts this year.  Fortunately I've kept all balances and util low so the new accounts wasn't even mentioned.  Called up the analyst for a decision and she asked me to move around some limits.  Probably should have done more, but I only moved $3k from my Hyatt card to the Freedom.  Looks like I've reached my limit with Chase finaly.  I did manage to get the lowest APR (13.99%) after the intro period.  But hey, at least I get the bonus!


Congrats! What's your overall credit limits with Chase? Mine are sitting at $8900 and i'd love to request a CLI for my Chase freedom in 6 months so i could request the Siggy 


Thanks!  I'm at $35k with Chase, total $200k across various lenders.  I don't mind the non-signature Freedom either.  

 

One interesting tidbit, she asked about a chargeoff from 2001 that was paid in full in 2003.  This was the first app (out of 4) with Chase it has been brought up.  The analyst said it didn't matter, but I'm sure it does even though it's been off my credit report for some time.

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goal_digger
Regular Contributor

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely

Congrats on your approval!  Maybe, they're onto us because I had a rep asking me about an old account from 1999 Smiley Surprised

In order of approval...
Fico Scores: EX 721 | EQ 723 | TU 719
Goals: Reduce util, obtain soft-pull CLIs and 720 across the board.
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B335is
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely


@goal_digger wrote:

Congrats on your approval!  Maybe, they're onto us because I had a rep asking me about an old account from 1999 Smiley Surprised


I think they are (and yes they have an extremely long memory), I was just reading your post - congrats!  

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myjourney
Super Contributor

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely

Congrats 

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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mnavas
Frequent Contributor

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely


@B335is wrote:

@mnavas wrote:

@B335is wrote:

Well I culdn't resist the $200 offer and dove in against my better judgement.  As I guessed, it went to decision pending with all of my new accts this year.  Fortunately I've kept all balances and util low so the new accounts wasn't even mentioned.  Called up the analyst for a decision and she asked me to move around some limits.  Probably should have done more, but I only moved $3k from my Hyatt card to the Freedom.  Looks like I've reached my limit with Chase finaly.  I did manage to get the lowest APR (13.99%) after the intro period.  But hey, at least I get the bonus!


Congrats! What's your overall credit limits with Chase? Mine are sitting at $8900 and i'd love to request a CLI for my Chase freedom in 6 months so i could request the Siggy 


Thanks!  I'm at $35k with Chase, total $200k across various lenders.  I don't mind the non-signature Freedom either.  

 

One interesting tidbit, she asked about a chargeoff from 2001 that was paid in full in 2003.  This was the first app (out of 4) with Chase it has been brought up.  The analyst said it didn't matter, but I'm sure it does even though it's been off my credit report for some time.


you have nice CLs with Chase then and I guess you have a decent income too. Yeah i've read on this forum that Chase is very known to have a long memory and  hold grudges when you default but it was good that you were able to pay them back

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goal_digger
Regular Contributor

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely


@B335is wrote:

@goal_digger wrote:

Congrats on your approval!  Maybe, they're onto us because I had a rep asking me about an old account from 1999 Smiley Surprised


I think they are (and yes they have an extremely long memory), I was just reading your post - congrats!  


Thanks! Same to you! I'm just glad to have my foot back in the door with them. I'm about to kick that bia in Smiley Wink

In order of approval...
Fico Scores: EX 721 | EQ 723 | TU 719
Goals: Reduce util, obtain soft-pull CLIs and 720 across the board.
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coldnmn
Mega Contributor

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely

Congrats! Thanks for sharing.

Discover IT $17k / US Bank Ace (VSig) $13.5K / US Bank Cash+ (VSig) $13.5k
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CareCredit 5k / Husq $5k / Cap1 QS $4.5k / Barclay Ring $5.35k / Citi DC (WMC) $12k
Gardening Date 7/01/16 / MyFico 08: EQ 801 / TU 777 / EX 771 / 06/08/17
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highfrogs
Established Member

Re: Chase Freedom - Barely

I've been trying to get in with chase for 2 years now, but it seems like they don't like me. Cat Sad

In My Wallet: Duck Card 10000, Beaver Card 5000, Paypal Smart Connect 1600, Barclay Card 1500, DiscoverIT 1500, Citi Thank You Preferred 1200, Care Credit 1200, Victoria's Secret Store 750, Citi AT&T Savings & Rewards 600, Express 250, Brylane Home 250
FICO Scores: TransUnion 690 (01/14), Experian 686 (11/13) and Equifax 695 (01/14)
Goal: 750+
Want: Citi Dividend, Chase Freedom, Amex Blue Cash Everyday, US Bank Cash +
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