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capricornchanges
Regular Contributor

Want to app spree

What can I get with these?
Eq 663
TU 647
Exp 656

These are my CC scores from MyFico, prefer bank over retail.


1st goal: 700 across the board
Starting Scores 01/19/2018
Equifax : 579
Transunion: 585
Experian: 602

Current 07/06/2018
Equifax:662
Transunion: 645
Experian: 683








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Anonymous
Not applicable

Re: Want to app spree

I would personally garden a bit longer to raise the score around 690’s- 700’s to get a higher initial CL n to be sure of any declines. But if you must, I’d probably go with a chase FU or F to start a relationship. Or perhaps even a BCE or ED Amex.

FYI, I got approved for the chase Freedom and Amex ED (1 month) apart recently with a 680’s score and with ~80% utilization.
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K-in-Boston
Epic Contributor

Re: Want to app spree

I can't stress enough the importance of applying for what you want rather than settling for what you think you might be approved for.  If you are interested in bank cards, I would take a look at the various major lenders' prequalification sites to see if anything comes up, specifically with a single APR or a small APR range listed (not "14.49% - 26.49% depending upon creditworthiness" or similar language).  Those are generally a sign of better approval odds, or near-certainty with some lenders.

 

Are there particular stores that you shop regularly where having a cobranded or store card would save you money on purchases you are already making?  If so, it may make sense to Google credit pulls database and compare your scores to those that report being approved for the same products.

 

Finally, do you do much traveling?  If so, by what means and where do you stay?  A charge card from American Express would be a fairly likely approval with your scores, but you would want to make sure that the annual fee is worth it to you.

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UpperNwGuy
Valued Contributor

Re: Want to app spree

An app spree is not a good idea.  Find a credit card (just one) that would really add something to your portfolio and apply for that one.  Wait six months before going after a second card.

Daily Carry: PenFed Power Cash • NFCU Flagship • NFCU More Rewards • Chase Freedom
Sock Drawer: PenFed Promise • NFCU cashRewards • Chase Sapphire Preferred • Chase Freedom Unlimited • United Explorer • UNFCU Azure
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AverageJoesCredit
Legendary Contributor

Re: Want to app spree

I would continue to let your scores grow before doing an spp spree. Spreeing for the heck of it and with borderline scores may bring about regret. I agree with both K and Upper, solid advise. You can check out Chase if their cards fit your lifestyle and spend but they dont necessarily work for everyone. Good luck on your decisionSmiley Happy
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HeavenOhio
Senior Contributor

Re: Want to app spree

If Chase is part of the plan, you need to do it right. First, wait until your oldest card is a year old. Second, stay away from 5/24. If you really want a Chase card, you could grab a different card now if you'd like, then go for Chase as your next card once your profile is ready.

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NRB525
Super Contributor

Re: Want to app spree

App sprees are so 2015.
High Bal Jan 2009 $116k on $146k limits 80% Util.
Oct 2014 $46k on $127k 36% util EQ 722 TU 727 EX 727
April 2018 $18k on $344k 5% util EQ 806 TU 810 EX 812
Jan 2019 $7.6k on $360k EQ 832 TU 839 EX 831
March 2021 $33k on $312k EQ 796 TU 798 EX 801
May 2021 Paid all Installments and Mortgages, one new Mortgage EQ 761 TY 774 EX 777
April 2022 EQ=811 TU=807 EX=805 - TU VS 3.0 765
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red259
Super Contributor

Re: Want to app spree

Some lenders are taking a very dim view of people who aggresively seek credit. I would not be engaging in app sprees and instead just focus on slowly aquiring the cards you want/need. Being too agressive and going for a number of cards at once may make life much more difficult later on. 

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Starting Score: EQ: 714, TU 684
Current Score: EQ: 725 7/30/13, TU 684 6/2013, Exp 828 5/2018, Last App 8/5/17
Goal Score: 800 (Achieved!) In garden until Sepetember 2019
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Anonymous
Not applicable

Re: Want to app spree

Great job on improving your credit, OP! Your scores not bad, but I would like some data points so that I can give you a well-informed answer. Smiley Wink

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capricornchanges
Regular Contributor

Re: Want to app spree

Rude, your reply contributes nothing to this conversation, if you have nothing constructive to say, well....



1st goal: 700 across the board
Starting Scores 01/19/2018
Equifax : 579
Transunion: 585
Experian: 602

Current 07/06/2018
Equifax:662
Transunion: 645
Experian: 683








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