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Util Question

It seems to me that the utilization % affects your scores VERY quickly.  Alot of can depend on when the CC reports and when the CRA updates.  If your util is 25% one month and 5% the next, would you expect to see an increase (based only on that and no other outside influences?)
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pushedtoofar wrote:
It seems to me that the utilization % affects your scores VERY quickly.  Alot of can depend on when the CC reports and when the CRA updates.  If your util is 25% one month and 5% the next, would you expect to see an increase (based only on that and no other outside influences?)


All else equal, yes.  Estimated 15-25 points.
 
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Is this based on the util % dropping?  I was at 75% (my ex wife's cc account is still maxed out and it is not mine).  With the ex wife's maxed out account dropping off and a couple of large payments, my util should be about 9% this month.
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pushedtoofar wrote:
Is this based on the util % dropping?  I was at 75% (my ex wife's cc account is still maxed out and it is not mine).  With the ex wife's maxed out account dropping off and a couple of large payments, my util should be about 9% this month.


Wow!
 
Yes, the estimate I gave was based on the lower utilization from 25% to 5%.  In your case, though, going from 75% to 9%, I'd say you could expect a good 60-75 points.  Just an estimate.
 
Keep us updated and let us know.
 
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@Anonymous wrote:







@Anonymous wrote:

Is this based on the util % dropping? I was at 75% (my ex wife's cc account is still maxed out and it is not mine). With the ex wife's maxed out account dropping off and a couple of large payments, my util should be about 9% this month.





Wow!


Yes, the estimate I gave was based on the lower utilization from 25% to 5%. In your case, though, going from 75% to 9%, I'd say you could expect a good 60-75 points. Just an estimate.


Keep us updated and let us know.






I agree with cheddar. That sounds about right.
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BallBounces
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Yes, if your util is dropping for BOTH overall util, as well as number of revolving lines, then a 50-70 point gain is possible, virtually overnight.
 
Edited because I am careless with words!
 
 


Message Edited by VistaV on 03-11-2008 03:19 PM
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FICO 08 scores listed and are stagnated until multiple derogatory items expire over the next two years.
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Drop or gain? If overall and individual util drops....then the score goes up. Or do I need to quit, go home and have a drink? lol....
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