cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

tag
TyrannicalDuncery3
Frequent Contributor

I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

(in the style of AC/DC)

Thunder rumbling, from down in the crypt

They can't ignore the sound

From the ashes of the Flagstar Apocalypse

The "dead man's" back in town

'Cause you can downgrade a demon moon to sun

But never hold 'em down

'Cause Elan partners with everyone

And there's issuers all around!

 

After getting screwed by Flagstar (turned everyone's Elan Max into generic trash), I was approved for another Elan Max Cash Preferred!

 

  • Instant approval.
  • 15k limit. Interestingly, this is almost exactly my current balance with the issuing bank.
  • Bank stuff:
    • I don't want to say the partner bank.
    • 3-month banking relationship with 15k balance, not much direct deposit activity but 4k in the 30 days before the application.
    • I applied online through the bank. Customer service said that, if I was refused or pending, I could do recon through the bank or directly with Elan. They said that Elan was sometimes "more lenient" if I go through the bank.
    • I did also have a relationship with US Bank but I don't think that matters.
  • No identity documents requested.
  • Credit stuff:
    • New accounts: 0/6, 2/12, 4/24
    • Age:
      • AoNA 6m
      • AoOA 11y
      • AAoA 3y
    • Inquiries:
      • Pulled TransUnion.
      • Experian was frozen.
      • Equifax was maybe pulled, I don't think so. I think CK will tell me tomorrow and I'll update.
      • TransUnion: 0/6, 1/12
      • Equifax: 0/6, 2/12
      • Experian: 0/6, 2/12
      • All bureaus combined: 0/6, 3/12
    • Income between 100k and 150k/year, rent 700/month.
    • Utilization: 1%
    • No bad stuff

I'm in the middle of a 2-card spree, I'll update you what happens with the other one.

Have:
Want:
Can't have:
15 REPLIES 15
JoeRockhead
Community Leader
Super Contributor

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

Well now, someone certainly seems happy. Very nice SL, congratulations on your approval and reunion with Elan!

Message 2 of 16
keekers
Valued Contributor

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

Congrats.
Message 3 of 16
Dancingbear45
Established Member

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

@TyrannicalDuncery3 

 

Congratulations on your Elan Max Cash Preferred 🥳 Nice SL too!!! Glad you were able to get back one of your favorite cards.

Message 4 of 16
Rdbeetle
Valued Contributor

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

Congrats on your approval!

SchoolsFirst FCU Rewards WMC $25k
US Bank Smartly VS $15k
AMEX BCE $10k
Walmart CashRewards WMC $8k
FICO 8 Scores: EX 799 I TU 810 I EQ 809
Message 5 of 16
gingerflower
Senior Contributor

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

@TyrannicalDuncery3 

Congratulations nice SL...

Message 6 of 16
s_haliz
Valued Contributor

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

Congrats!!! 

 


@TyrannicalDuncery3 wrote:

(in the style of AC/DC)

Thunder rumbling, from down in the crypt

They can't ignore the sound

From the ashes of the Flagstar Apocalypse

The "dead man's" back in town

'Cause you can downgrade a demon moon to sun

But never hold 'em down

'Cause Elan partners with everyone

And there's issuers all around!

 

After getting screwed by Flagstar (turned everyone's Elan Max into generic trash), I was approved for another Elan Max Cash Preferred!

 

  • Instant approval.
  • 15k limit. Interestingly, this is almost exactly my current balance with the issuing bank.
  • Bank stuff:
    • I don't want to say the partner bank.
    • 3-month banking relationship with 15k balance, not much direct deposit activity but 4k in the 30 days before the application.
    • I applied online through the bank. Customer service said that, if I was refused or pending, I could do recon through the bank or directly with Elan. They said that Elan was sometimes "more lenient" if I go through the bank.
    • I did also have a relationship with US Bank but I don't think that matters.
  • No identity documents requested.
  • Credit stuff:
    • New accounts: 0/6, 2/12, 4/24
    • Age:
      • AoNA 6m
      • AoOA 11y
      • AAoA 3y
    • Inquiries:
      • Pulled TransUnion.
      • Experian was frozen.
      • Equifax was maybe pulled, I don't think so. I think CK will tell me tomorrow and I'll update.
      • TransUnion: 0/6, 1/12
      • Equifax: 0/6, 2/12
      • Experian: 0/6, 2/12
      • All bureaus combined: 0/6, 3/12
    • Income between 100k and 150k/year, rent 700/month.
    • Utilization: 1%
    • No bad stuff

I'm in the middle of a 2-card spree, I'll update you what happens with the other one.


 

TU FICO 850 | EQ FICO 850 I EX FICO 850
Message 7 of 16
VILF81
Member

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

Congrats on the new card!

Message 8 of 16
NoMoreDebt
Senior Contributor

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

Congrats

AMEX CHARLES SCHWAB PLATINUM NPSL / AMEX GREEN NPSL/ AMEX BLUE BUSINESS PLUS $20000 CL/ FIDELITY REWARDS VISA $23,500 SL

SOCKDRAWER/ NFCU FLAGSHIP $40,000 CL/ NFCU MORE REWARDS $40,000/ WELLS FARGO AUTOGRAPH $8200/APPLE CARD $6500/DISCOVER IT $3000 SL/CITI COSTCO ANYWHERE VISA $6000 SL
Message 9 of 16
CreditAggie
Community Leader
Super Contributor

Re: I'm BACK, baby! (Elan Max Cash Preferred 15k)

Congratulations on your Elan Max Cash Preferred approval!

Current Cards (in order of approval):


         
Current FICO 8 | 9 (June 2026):  
Credit Age:  
Inquiries (6/12/24):  
Banks & CUs:

Message 10 of 16
Advertiser Disclosure: The offers that appear on this site are from third party advertisers from whom FICO receives compensation.