Alliant Credit Union TIPS - APP & FICO Survey Results

[favor4me2]

Oh I just read Utah's post sounds like that is very similiar to my situation, except I just payed off 3 cards and payed the other 3 below half. I should be under 30% in the next couple of months, then I may apply. Hopefully I'll be at 700 then.

[Anonymous]

Just checked over the posts in this thread.  Just looking at the scores (and temporarily ignoring the other V.I.Factors): 

Scores for those accepted for card ranged from 681 to the 800's

Scores for those who did not receive card were 653 and lower

The most helpful post for understanding the score part of the equation is post #3 Creditaddict's conversation with Alliant, who recommended they wait until their scores went up 40-50 points to about 670-680.  Hope that helps you look at the score end of things.

[favor4me2]

yes that helped a lot thanks

[GLIGUY23]

Not sure if it has been mentioned but Alliant is a member of the CU Service Center.

This means that you can go to any  Credit Union with the "swirl" Logo and do a transaction as if you were physically at that branch. This comes in handy for those that aren't in the area. 

 

cuservicecenter.com

Message Edited by GLIGUY23 on 04-07-2009 12:22 PM

[Anonymous]

This was posted earlier in the postings but wanted to update on my deal with the LO 

1. what your EQ FICO score at time of app 662 / 

2. what was your AAoA and age of oldest account AAoA 2yr & 9yr Oldest Account / 

3. what was your highest CL at time of app Highest Store Card: Lowes $6050 & Highest Major: Hooters MC $1200

4. any EQ derogs at time of app Lowes has 2 30 day with the soonest being 3yrs 9months ago, One Paid Collection $440 over 5yrs old and one Charge-off $700 over 5 yrs old

5. what instant offers you received online None 3-5 day contact by mail

6. what instant Credit Limit & APR didyou get None

My Chexsystem report should have a Bad checking ($800) from 5yrs ago that was opened for brother. I called yesterday and was told that my account was opened and I would receive Signature Card in mail then I could talke to Loan Officer......I am hoping I can re-finance my suv with them atleast.....

UPDATE!!!

Let me start with my EQ score droped from 662 at time of App to 642 when talking with the LO today do to 2 new accounts and Utli insrease. I am Self-Employed and called to get a Refinance since I had been paying 16% APR. I was given an instant Approval on the Refinance, plus the Value of my SUV was 12,000 and 10 day Pay-Off was $15,023. The LO said he thought he could work out the full refinance even though I was up side down on it by $3000. I got a call 3 hours later saying my Check would be here Via FedX in the morning and I got a 7.6 APR droping my payment from $465 to $310.. He said for me to call him back in 3 months being a new member and the new loan will give him a Payment history then he can give me a very good Visa card through them alowing me to close my High Fee ones... He did not even need income Verfi.

AWESOME CREDIT UNION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Message Edited by CyndibemyLOVE on 04-07-2009 12:45 PM

[Anonymous]

Major Congrats!  And thanks for the info!

[Anonymous]

I added the TIPS & INFO for Alliant (from other thread) to the OP of this thread to make it easier for people to both obtain information and post results.

[Schoolbuskid]

Alliant is by far the best CU's i have heard of...even though i was not offered anything, waiting til scores are atleast in the 600s, then i will apply for personal loan to replace HSBC! Gah...if only equifax would hurry and update!

[Anonymous]

They definitely appear to be more than fair and willing to work with you.  While some are dissapointed by not being offered instant preapprovals online, many have after that fact gone on to speak with a LO and obtained loans with additional info and income verification.

They are not necessarily quick-easy credit, but they are quality credit and quality financial relationship.

I have nothing but good things to say about them.

[augustus80]

I have my P.O. Box listed on my credit reports as my current address.  Will this cause problems with the online-application since it says I can't put a P.O. Box?  With all other banks / credit cards issuers, I put my physical address and it goes through with no problem.  What is your take on this?  Maybe select "add mailing address" under physical address?