Archive for March, 2006

What is the credit score threshold for a credit card?

Friday, March 31st, 2006

Master Shake asked: My credit is around 570. I would like to increase it, but I was wondering what the cut off between “bad” & “not so bad, sorta fair” credit was, as I am planning on applying for a card to increase my score RESPONSIBLY. After paying off all of my debt ( which [...]

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How many points are deducted from your credit score when applying for an auto loan?

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

Jasmine d asked: My husband and I applied for an auto loan and did not agree to the rate, so how many points are deducted from the credit score when it is run? Thanks!Tomika Villot

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What kind of credit score do you need to get an iphone?

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Tracey asked: I’m interested in getting an IPhone, but have about a 600 credit score, I have in the past year paid everything on time, and have dramatically improved my credit, but am still in the rebuilding process. Does anyone know what kind of criteria ATT has for approving new accounts?Doyle Bruegman

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How much can your credit score increase in six months to a year?

Tuesday, March 7th, 2006

tiramisu2c asked: If you are paying bills on time, not opening new lines of credit and decreasing debt (student loans, etc), approximately how long would it take for your credit score to increase by about 100 points?
I know this is not exact, but is it closer to six months or two years?
Thanks!Marshall Eppenger

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