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angelcred10
Regular Contributor

First Card

Took the plunge I did not want to in getting a secured to start my journey..

BoA secured only $300 since I will mainly use as gas card and PIF..

 

Saw my score jump pretty well! check my signature for that!

 

Wondering on you guys' input should I garden it until September since that will be a full year after my previous inquiry before my capital one and BoA this month?

Starting Score: 635 Current Score: 659 Discover Pull
Goal Score:720s
Tried to use Images but it was all Wibbly, Wobbly, and Timey-Wimey.
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Pilotdude
Established Contributor

Re: First Card

What does the total picture look like?

 

Inq

Bads

 

and yes...Congrats!!! Smiley Happy

 

 


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myjourney
Super Contributor

Re: First Card


@angelcred10 wrote:

Took the plunge I did not want to in getting a secured to start my journey..

BoA secured only $300 since I will mainly use as gas card and PIF..

 

Saw my score jump pretty well! check my signature for that!

 

Wondering on you guys' input should I garden it until September since that will be a full year after my previous inquiry before my capital one and BoA this month?


Congratulations 

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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angelcred10
Regular Contributor

Re: First Card


@Pilotdude wrote:

What does the total picture look like?

 

Inq

Bads

 

 


The total inq. is kind of high (6 within a year) with 2 being for internet at AT&T, 1 for Cap One, 2 for Conn's, and 1 for chase.

The chase and one Cap one (it was at Bestbuy) will be off in two weeks.

The others may take a little while before the year rounds since the inq.

 

One conn's loan is paid off and the other will be paid in 2 weeks.

Starting Score: 635 Current Score: 659 Discover Pull
Goal Score:720s
Tried to use Images but it was all Wibbly, Wobbly, and Timey-Wimey.
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Pilotdude
Established Contributor

Re: First Card

Cap One was a denial a year ago?

 

I ask because they have a "Credit Steps" program that you might be just right for. 

Its an unsecured low limit that grows at the Seventh statement provided you make the payments on time each month.

Your mid to high 6's indicate that you might just be able to pull that one off. 

 

Maybe give it a few weeks, let the inqs due to fall off do so, and then try Cap One Credit steps program card? 

 


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angelcred10
Regular Contributor

Re: First Card


@Pilotdude wrote:

Cap One was a denial a year ago?

 

I ask because they have a "Credit Steps" program that you might be just right for. 

Its an unsecured low limit that grows at the Seventh statement provided you make the payments on time each month.

Your mid to high 6's indicate that you might just be able to pull that one off. 

 

Maybe give it a few weeks, let the inqs due to fall off do so, and then try Cap One Credit steps program card? 

 


Well, the first Cap One was about a year ago next month however right before apping this card I had tried a student card that didn't come through (I bet now I could have gotten it?)

Is the credit steps something I see on their website or how does that exactly work?

Starting Score: 635 Current Score: 659 Discover Pull
Goal Score:720s
Tried to use Images but it was all Wibbly, Wobbly, and Timey-Wimey.
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Pilotdude
Established Contributor

Re: First Card

Basically they start you at a low limit, like 500 then you make all your payments on time through the seventh statement and the give you a auto cli.
It's a good way to get started.

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TU -746, EX - 721, EQ -745
Cards:NFCU Flag Visa Sig $10000, CSP $8500, AMEX BCP $2000 Freedom $3500, Disc IT $5000, Cap 1 Green $2100, Credit 1 CLOSED! AU on Amex Green, Discover $2000, Cap One Plat $1000
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angelcred10
Regular Contributor

Re: First Card

Wow Cap One EO called and told me they are manually reviewing my app..

it's been about two weeks since I had sent an e-mail but that it is getting reviewed may be a good sign right?

Starting Score: 635 Current Score: 659 Discover Pull
Goal Score:720s
Tried to use Images but it was all Wibbly, Wobbly, and Timey-Wimey.
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MovingForward_2012
Valued Contributor

Re: First Card

Yes! Definitely a good sign! Keep us posted! Fingers crossed! Smiley Happy
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myjourney
Super Contributor

Re: First Card


@angelcred10 wrote:

Wow Cap One EO called and told me they are manually reviewing my app..

it's been about two weeks since I had sent an e-mail but that it is getting reviewed may be a good sign right?


My fingers are crossed good luck

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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