Question about Equifax freeze

[rudolphreindeer]

May be this question should be in General credit section, but it does refer to the application process. So please excuse me.

If I have EQ freeze on, how quickly is to unfreeze it in the situation if I am applying for a credit card and will be on the phone with an underwriter and I need to give access to my EQ right away? Can it be done quickly? Is it reliable?

Asking about particularly about EQ "freeze", not "lock" with Lock&Alert, although I will appreciate any info about "lock" too. 
EQ lock is sending a verification code via mail, how strange is it!

I need to use "freeze", but afraid it wouldn't "unfreeze" quickly. I never used EQ freeze before.

TIA myFico and good luck to everyone!

[Anonymous]

It's pretty quick if you are using an app or are doing it online. I would unlock it right before the call with the underwriter and you should be fine.

Good luck! 

[rudolphreindeer]

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@Anonymous wrote:
Good luck! 

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Thank you! 

[CreditInspired]

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@Anonymous wrote:

It's pretty quick if you are using an app or are doing it online. I would unlock it right before the call with the underwriter and you should be fine.

Good luck! 

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Yep, freezing and unfreezing take a couple of minutes. 

[rudolphreindeer]

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@CreditInspired wrote:

Yep, freezing and unfreezing take a couple of minutes. 

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Thank you! Already frozen