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rmma

Joined: 08 Dec 2009
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Subject: What else to increase score?

Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:30 pm

Hello,
I have a score of 768 on experian, 773 on transunion. I have 2 hard inquiries - one is valid the other I would like to remove. How can I get it removed? I was looking at refi with a company and decided against them. Also, what else can be done to get a better score? I know this is a good score but what's preventing it from being better? I only have 2 cars with a balance of 15K, and a mortgage with a line of credit. no other date and have never had a late payment and never left a credit card balance. Should I close out old accounts? I know you need more info but just wondering where to start.
Thank you.

goodnatured

Joined: 03 Nov 2007
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Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:44 pm

That is a really good score.

If you close the old accounts it may lower your score, it will lower your debt to credit ratio. If they are paid off then it shows on the good side and is a positive.

The only thing that I can see by what you are stating here is that you don't have a variety of accounts, maybe if you apply for a credit card, use it and establish a credit history with it also it would show a different type of credit besides your cars and your mortgage.

Hang out, I am sure that others will be a long to offer more advice, goodluck, hope you meet your goals.

Justin

Justin

Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:12 am

HI rmma,

Congratulations!! You have a good score. However, if you still wish to improve it, then you first have to find out if there is incorrect information on your report. If it is a yes, then you must dispute it with the bureau. If you wish to remove the hard inquiry, you can write a hard inquiry removal letter to the creditor asking him to remove it.

Do not close your existing accounts. They are evident of your good payment record. Rather, open up new accounts, may be with a secured credit card and it wisely to increase your score. You might also become a member of a credit union. That will also help you top increase your credit score.
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sdchargers_63

Joined: 13 Aug 2007
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Subject: credit score

Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:40 pm

Why would you want to RAISE you score even more?! That's the best score I've seen!!..LOL Congrats to you for keeping your score a 'steady' one. Good for you!!

sdchargers_63

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Subject: credit score

Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:06 am

(Speaking 'outloud' here..) Even though your score is very high, OP, don't think it won't go down, for some reason. How will it go down?: Alot of Credit Inquiries, getting MORE credit from something, etc. Don't live 'beyond your means'. Pay down the debt you already have.

debranewell2008

Joined: 10 Oct 2009
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Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:41 am

wow great score!!! Don't know if mine will ever be that high. You should be proud of yourself. After you get the hard inquiry taken care of it should raise it a few more points. Congrats

carol

Joined: 27 Jun 2006
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Location: Los Angeles, California

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Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:07 am

I agree with sd here. Although I don't want to scare OP, I'd only like to make OP aware that what SD has said is very true. While it is difficult to reach a credit score like you have (and that is just great!), it is even more difficult to hold it there. Try and pay off any debt that you have without defaulting and paying up within time. Don't borrow beyond what you require and check your credit report at regular intervals to make sure everything is ok.
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