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was hoping to get their card for balance transfers, but no go.... yet! Prequalified online, but when I actually applied, 7-10 day decline. Received letter yesterday. I have one judgement that was satisfied almost 7 years ago (about to fall off), and high utilizatiion on all cards about 60% with total CL of $20000. Score was 641. I will apply again after judgement falls off in Februrary.
Definitely try to get your utility to single digit %, and I would say just wait for your baddie(s) to drop off. I saw a 145 point jump in my FICO when I let 60/90 day lates fall off, so letting those baddies drop really, really is worth it to apply for credit.
Good Luck