My wife has a very thin file. I have added her as AU on most of the cards I've acquired since I started rebuilding a couple years ago. Those cards and some some medical collections are the only accounts on her report.
Lately, she has been getting been getting pre-qualified Capital One offers in the email almost weekly.
In applying for this card, I understand she can use my income(probably use 50%), but what does she need to put for housing payment? The mortgage is in my name only, so can she put $0?
Or are there any recommendations on how best to answer income/housing question on credit card apps in general in this situation?
@HappyBuilder42 wrote:My wife has a very thin file. I have added her as AU on most of the cards I've acquired since I started rebuilding a couple years ago. Those cards and some some medical collections are the only accounts on her report.
Lately, she has been getting been getting pre-qualified Capital One offers in the email almost weekly.
In applying for this card, I understand she can use my income(probably use 50%), but what does she need to put for housing payment? The mortgage is in my name only, so can she put $0?
Or are there any recommendations on how best to answer income/housing question on credit card apps in general in this situation?
Most all major banks allow household income to be used on credit card applications especially with spousal income (is stated right on the app). I have read some credit unions have issues with household income when POI is requested.