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Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

laurenjessica
Frequent Contributor

Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

I'm about 9 months into this rebuild. Credit is definitely a long haul game, and it can be easy to get discouraged. But this recent update got me excited. EX FICO 8 is up to 651!

 

Stepping back and looking at my whole situation as a whole, I have a lot to be proud of here. All 3 bureaus are up over 100 points since last August. This is without doing any major work of trying to get things removed (all reporting of my baddies is, unfortunately, accurate). But I did get all of my delinqencies paid off and my total utilization is now kept under 10%. I've also picked up some cards that I've been wanting, albeit at low limits, but I know that they will grow. 

I know how difficult this journey can be, so I hope this can serve as a reminder that no matter how bad the starting point is, the results will come! Although maybe not as quickly as you always want Smiley Wink

Credit cards:
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AU Cards:
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Store Cards:
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Auto loan:
toyota

Actively rebuilding since August 2022.

Starting FICO 8 scores (8/24/2022):

Current FICO 8 scores (9/3/2023):
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Creditwiser
Valued Contributor

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

Nice work !   Congrats on your progress !  


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SouthJamaica
Mega Contributor

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!


@laurenjessica wrote:

I'm about 9 months into this rebuild. Credit is definitely a long haul game, and it can be easy to get discouraged. But this recent update got me excited. EX FICO 8 is up to 651!

 

Stepping back and looking at my whole situation as a whole, I have a lot to be proud of here. All 3 bureaus are up over 100 points since last August. This is without doing any major work of trying to get things removed (all reporting of my baddies is, unfortunately, accurate). But I did get all of my delinqencies paid off and my total utilization is now kept under 10%. I've also picked up some cards that I've been wanting, albeit at low limits, but I know that they will grow. 

I know how difficult this journey can be, so I hope this can serve as a reminder that no matter how bad the starting point is, the results will come! Although maybe not as quickly as you always want Smiley Wink


Nice going. Keep up the good work.


Total revolving limits 748700 (628200 reporting) FICO 8: EQ 701 TU 717 EX 682

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PayAndProsper
Regular Contributor

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

@laurenjessica There we go! Big strides in 2023! Keep up that good work! You're well on your way back from your low point. Congrats on all the progress.


Current FICO® Score 8:

Goal FICO® Score 8:


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JoeRockhead
Valued Contributor

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

Well done,  keep up the good work, congratulations! 

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FireMedic1
Community Leader
Mega Contributor

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

Congrats! Name on the card and CL doesnt mean much. Its building the foundation for the future goodies. Your on your way!



Homeowner Sept 2020. 2021 Explorer ST Chase 3.1%. Sharing my recovery after BK from learning here. Started 540's. EX FICO 9 801 as of 05/03/2023. I stayed around to pay it forward for those who helped me back then.
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Mdowning30
Established Contributor

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

I know the feeling because i was there not long ago,  a year ago those were my scores but since last year i was excited and applied for more than a few cards in 1 year because i felt good from each approval. Now im happy to be in the "Good" realm and looking forward to 700 club.

Chase Freedom Unlimited : $6000 | Discover It Chrome : $3500 | AmEx CS Investor : $6000 | Chase Sapphire Preferred : $5000 | Chase Amazon Prime : $2000 | AmEx Hilton Surpass : $1000 | AmEx Business Plus : $2000 | AmEx Platinum CS : NPSL/POT $4500 | Tower Federal CU : $10,000
Total Credit Limit : $40000
Experian FICO 8 : 686
| Experian Vantage : 701 | TransUnion FICO 8 : 685 | TransUnion Vantage : 704
Starting Score: 512
Current Score: 686
Goal Score: 700+

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Adkins
Legendary Contributor

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

Congratulations!! 🎉


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claus
Established Member

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!

experian is usually the one with lowest score cus most hard inquiries go through there

 

equifax is usually the one with highest score with least inquiries from cc.

 

transunion is the middle ground and is preferred by landlords for rental application. I also know for a fact apple card uses transunion exclusively.

 

just my personal opinion and i am probably totally wrong. 

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GApeachy
Super Contributor

Re: Got an alert from Experian… First score over 650!


@claus wrote:

just my personal opinion and i am probably totally wrong. 


Lol!  You're right and wrong.....ain't that fun?!?  Hahaha, that's why we say "YMMV"....put a nice, big blanket on it. Smiley Tongue   Really though, it's always nice to read up on current dp's as that's how trends are discovered.

 

@laurenjessica Congrats and happy for your score improvement and being able to payoff those debts thus lowering that utl.  Hopefully time will "seem" to fly by for when your baddies drop off and you see a potential 100+ score jump!  Exciting times.....planning strategically is key from here on out.  GL on your credit journey.

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