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icyhot
Valued Contributor

PenFed Data points?

I tried searching but could not find a thread on this. I got approved at $10K for the PenFed platinum rewards visa and am currently utilizing its BT offer at 0% for 12 months. This will be the only card I carry a balance on until paid off. What are PenFeds policies on CLIs, new accounts, how do they view utilization, hard pull vs soft pull? Any info helps 

Ch 7 BK discharged 12/2018
Bank Cards: NFCU Flagship Rewards $25K | NFCU Cash Rewards $20K |NFCU More Rewards Amex $17K | PenFed Power Cash $12.5K | PenFed Platinum Rewards $12.5K | PenFed Pathfinder Rewards $10K | PenFed Gold Card $7.5K | PayPal Cashback Mastercard $5K | Apple Card $3.5K
Store Cards: Bergdorf Goodman $10.5K | Neiman Marcus $7.5K | Care Credit $7K |
Scores: EX 656 | EQ 667 | TU 680


Goal Card: Amex Platinum (Amex IIB, waiting for 5 year mark)
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FinStar
Moderator Emeritus

Re: PenFed Data points?

Typically, any customer-initiated CLI requests are HP.  They may offer SP CLIs from time to time whenever quarterly lending promotions are available.  No rhyme or reason when or who receives those offers.  But, definitely keep an eye on them.

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icyhot
Valued Contributor

Re: PenFed Data points?


@FinStar wrote:

Typically, any customer-initiated CLI requests are HP.  They may offer SP CLIs from time to time whenever quarterly lending promotions are available.  No rhyme or reason when or who receives those offers.  But, definitely keep an eye on them.


Do you know the time frame for requesting CLIs? I hear they use the same pull for a month so do most people ask for a CLI and app for a new card?

Ch 7 BK discharged 12/2018
Bank Cards: NFCU Flagship Rewards $25K | NFCU Cash Rewards $20K |NFCU More Rewards Amex $17K | PenFed Power Cash $12.5K | PenFed Platinum Rewards $12.5K | PenFed Pathfinder Rewards $10K | PenFed Gold Card $7.5K | PayPal Cashback Mastercard $5K | Apple Card $3.5K
Store Cards: Bergdorf Goodman $10.5K | Neiman Marcus $7.5K | Care Credit $7K |
Scores: EX 656 | EQ 667 | TU 680


Goal Card: Amex Platinum (Amex IIB, waiting for 5 year mark)
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Jnbmom
Credit Mentor

Re: PenFed Data points?


@icyhot wrote:

@FinStar wrote:

Typically, any customer-initiated CLI requests are HP.  They may offer SP CLIs from time to time whenever quarterly lending promotions are available.  No rhyme or reason when or who receives those offers.  But, definitely keep an eye on them.


Do you know the time frame for requesting CLIs? I hear they use the same pull for a month so do most people ask for a CLI and app for a new card?


PF loves to pull HPs. I would suggest waiting at least 6 months before you even ask .

EXP 780 EQ 791TU 795
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FinStar
Moderator Emeritus

Re: PenFed Data points?

They are unlikely to use the same pull in a variety of cases, even if you're still within the 30-day window.  In the past, this was fairly common to be able and re-purpose a HP.  These days, it's YEMV.  So, I would temper expectations if you decide to request a CLI and apply for a new CC. 

 

CLIs can usually be requested as early as ~6 months. 

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UpperNwGuy
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Re: PenFed Data points?

PenFed does a hard pull for nearly everything.

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