We must be following each others steps. Our scores are almost the same, I applied for the same items as you, and I also have the "pending" from Carnival.
To be honest with you, I am afraid to look at my CR next month with all the inquires and new accounts. I have nothing planned for 1 year, so I think this should take card of the inquires and help age the account some more.
I did apply for one other one than you, Citibank. I am now FINISHED!!!!! No mas for 1 year starting...........now.
Starting Score: 583 EQ, 612 EX, 569 TU Current Score: 658 EQ, 648 EX, 618 TU Goal Score: 720 EQ, 720 EX, 720 TU
I just checked my FICO scores -- no change after 9 inquiries! Whew!!! I had just hit the 700 mark on Experian and I did not want to mess that up...that was a close call, but I am really glad now that I have been approved, including an update from CCCU for close to $17K in CLs...I never would have thought that coming out of BK.
This has given me a big boost because after my experiences with the rebuilder cards.