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Chase Freedom question?

I just had a hard pull and got approved for Discover It today, I also wanted the Chase Freedom card, so is NOW a good time to apply for that also?  Since there is already 1 hard pull on score?        Fico score:  EQF 670, TRANS 673, EXP 658.   Thanks!!

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chalupaman
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Re: Chase Freedom question?

Did you try to check if you were prequalified for the card first? Usually with Chase those tend to be quite accurate. They are also really good with recon.

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Current FICOS: Mid 640s-50s on all reports, Ch 7 BK D/C Aug 2019
Starting scores: EX - 534, EQ - 574, TU - 516 | Total TLs: $91k approx | Total Utilization: 17%, getting this back down
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Anonymous
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Re: Chase Freedom question?

Yes I did the pre qualify for the Discover card and it stated I qualified, and on the Chase Freedom I got something in the mail stating I was prequalified (which accidentally got tossed in trash).  Do you think I should try for the freedom card right now too.

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Anonymous
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Re: Chase Freedom question?

remember if it was actually prequalified or suggesting you should try to applying? i remember getting one of those letter, and with suggestion of credit karma, i decided to apply for it, and got denied, and my bro asked "was it actual pre-qualified letter?" so i double checked, and it wasn't Smiley Frustrated

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joedtx
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Re: Chase Freedom question?


@Anonymous wrote:

remember if it was actually prequalified or suggesting you should try to applying? i remember getting one of those letter, and with suggestion of credit karma, i decided to apply for it, and got denied, and my bro asked "was it actual pre-qualified letter?" so i double checked, and it wasn't Smiley Frustrated


Red is correct.

Have you tried the Chase Pre-Qualifer tool, i've heard from others that if it approves you then it is pretty much a done deal.

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Anonymous
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Re: Chase Freedom question?

Thanks for responses!   But my question is will it hurt my credit score to badly applying for 2 cards, as I just had 1 hard pull for discover it & got approved?  Noe going for Freedom card, should I wait 6 more months or go for it?  I am undecided here. Need advice.  Thanks!

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elim
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Re: Chase Freedom question?

i think discover pulls EQ

after you check chases pre-qual site (and get an offer) then most likely chase will pull TU (plus EX with your scores) when you apply.

so after it is all said and done you should have 1 inq on each CR which is no problem. YMMV geographically

 

IMHO go for it, grow the 2 cards (and the inquiries) together.

 

a lot of people here app in "sprees" of 2 to 4 cards at a time.

in 2 years you will be much better off than if you spread them out. (better CL and AAoA, no inq's)

 

note* chase has rarely been known to pull all 3 reports for an app, i would expect 2 and be lucky if 1.

 

edit: typing challenged today

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Anonymous
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Re: Chase Freedom question?

 


@Anonymous wrote:

I just had a hard pull and got approved for Discover It today, I also wanted the Chase Freedom card, so is NOW a good time to apply for that also?  Since there is already 1 hard pull on score?        Fico score:  EQF 670, TRANS 673, EXP 658.   Thanks!!


if i were you, i would apply for Chase, i Don't think it will hurt you, Cards to consider, the Amazon and AARP from Chase are easier to get than the Freedom, just so you know... Smiley Happy

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chalupaman
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Re: Chase Freedom question?


@Anonymous wrote:

 


@Anonymous wrote:

I just had a hard pull and got approved for Discover It today, I also wanted the Chase Freedom card, so is NOW a good time to apply for that also?  Since there is already 1 hard pull on score?        Fico score:  EQF 670, TRANS 673, EXP 658.   Thanks!!


if i were you, i would apply for Chase, i Don't think it will hurt you, Cards to consider, the Amazon and AARP from Chase are easier to get than the Freedom, just so you know... Smiley Happy


I have never heard about the AARP being easier to get than the Freedom. Hmmmmmm and it comes with 3% cashback on gas and restaurants and there's no cap. While the 5% cashback categories from the Freedom sound great and all but I'm not even sure if I'd use all those categories or not. Now I think I have a new card consideration for the future and considering how I'm already with Chase, I'll definitely take a look at it next year or so. What scores are they looking for when it comes to the AARP? I already have an idea for the Amazon Chase card but I have no desire for that one whatsoever. 

 

Would be kinda weird for me to have a card like that or to even think about joining AARP so young but you really got me thinking there.

Tradelines: Macy’s - $18k, Penfed Power Cash Rewards - $10k, Ethan Allen (TD Bank) - $5.7k, Kay Jewelers - $5.5k, Appliances Connection - $5.3k, Jared - $5.25k, Best Buy (Citi) - $5k, Dell Preferred Account - $3.5k, Samsung - $3.2k, Firestone CFNA - $3.2k, Capital One Platinum - $3k, Mercury MC - $2.25k, Williams Sonoma - $2.1k, Wayfair (Fortiva) - $2k, Amazon Store Card - $1.8k, Apple Card - $1.7k, NFCU cashRewards - $1.5k, CareCredit - $1.5k, B&H Photo - $1.5k, Adorama - $1.25k, Ebay MC - $1k, Sam’s Club MC - $1k, American Eagle - $1k, Ollo MC - $600, Mission Lane Visa - $500, NY & Company - $500, Walgreens - $500, Home Depot - $500, Target RED Card - $500, CapOne Secured MC 0 AF - $500, Penfed Overdraft LOC - $500

Current FICOS: Mid 640s-50s on all reports, Ch 7 BK D/C Aug 2019
Starting scores: EX - 534, EQ - 574, TU - 516 | Total TLs: $91k approx | Total Utilization: 17%, getting this back down
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Florida1990
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Re: Chase Freedom question?

With those scores I would give it a try. Even if you do not pre-qualify you never know with them.

Pre-CH7 Scores- TU 584 EX 540 EQ 581
Post-CH7 Scores- TU 656 EX 630 EQ 670

Navy Fed Cash Rewards-$4,500, Credit One MC $500, Credit One VS $700 Ollo Platinum MC $900, Avant MC $1,000 Primor Secured Vs. $200, Wayfair $750, Eddie, Jcrew, Boscov $250-$300.
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