What the hell is up with Discount Tire's credit?
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What the hell is up with Discount Tire's credit?
I just can't seem to get approved for credit at discount tire. I have a median score of 730 (which is decent for a 21 yr old) and EVERYWHERE else I've ever applied, I've gotten approved with the best rates. Hell, I was approved at best buy with a $5000 limit (which I've since closed.) But for some reason Discount Tire seems to think I'm not good enough for a $1000 limit. It just pisses me off. I know GE money owns their credit, but i'm pretty sure they also own BB's. Is there another place that has more lenient credit? I need tires really soon.
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I just can't seem to get approved for credit at discount tire. I have a median score of 730 (which is decent for a 21 yr old) and EVERYWHERE else I've ever applied, I've gotten approved with the best rates. Hell, I was approved at best buy with a $5000 limit (which I've since closed.) But for some reason Discount Tire seems to think I'm not good enough for a $1000 limit. It just pisses me off. I know GE money owns their credit, but i'm pretty sure they also own BB's. Is there another place that has more lenient credit? I need tires really soon.
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I use www.freescore.com
They have a free trial, but then charge per month. It's very easy to use and VERY detailed. Your credit score updates at the end of every month, and you get an email notification ANYTIME something changes on your credit (I.E. credit checks, account closures, ect.)
They have a free trial, but then charge per month. It's very easy to use and VERY detailed. Your credit score updates at the end of every month, and you get an email notification ANYTIME something changes on your credit (I.E. credit checks, account closures, ect.)
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On the other end of the spectrum, I walked in with no job and got approved for $1500 on the spot. The sales guys reaction was like I had just got approved for $150,000. So maybe your right, and not that many people get approved...who knows, and who really gives a ****.
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alot of times someone can have an awsome credit score but its whats called "new credit" Anyone who has less then five full years on loan payments that all are on time in full amonts then it could be considered "New Credit" because it shows that you might be a sketchy long term payment maker.
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alot of times someone can have an awsome credit score but its whats called "new credit" Anyone who has less then five full years on loan payments that all are on time in full amonts then it could be considered "New Credit" because it shows that you might be a sketchy long term payment maker.
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as i understand it, your credit may be spotless but people will still reject you for most things because you dont have any sort of history with major credit transactions. for instance, making scheduled house or car payments will help you increase your credit score, whereas just paying your credit card off every month will not. its not that you have bad credit, its that you have no credit, or very little.
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With credit cards its not always about credit score but also credit history. I know that's what screwed me on some loans a while back was that my credit score was a 783 but my history wasn't as long as they prefer. Take out a signature loan man, lower interest rates.
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Another thing to look at is your debt to income ratio.
Do you have a lot of CC and what is the DIR? Does your freescore.com thing tell you this?
DIR = Debt to income ratio.
You can have awesome an Credit score and if your debt to income is to high they will turn you down. Thats just as bad as having an bad credit score.
Do you have a lot of CC and what is the DIR? Does your freescore.com thing tell you this?
DIR = Debt to income ratio.
You can have awesome an Credit score and if your debt to income is to high they will turn you down. Thats just as bad as having an bad credit score.
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I walked in when I was like 17 and they approved me one with like a $1500 credit ... Try to see if you can get a CC somewhere else with no annual fees etc, either your local bank which usually has the same kind of 1.99 for the first year etc or no interest for a year yada yada.
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Another thing to look at is your debt to income ratio.
Do you have a lot of CC and what is the DIR? Does your freescore.com thing tell you this?
DIR = Debt to income ratio.
You can have awesome an Credit score and if your debt to income is to high they will turn you down. Thats just as bad as having an bad credit score.
Do you have a lot of CC and what is the DIR? Does your freescore.com thing tell you this?
DIR = Debt to income ratio.
You can have awesome an Credit score and if your debt to income is to high they will turn you down. Thats just as bad as having an bad credit score.
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I only have 1 actual credit card. The rest were credit accounts from conn's, best buy, frys, and guitar center. The fry's and GC accounts are still open, but I owe nothing on them. The credit card I have has a $1500 limit and owe around $1000 on it, so that won't be enough for tires.
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I only have 1 actual credit card. The rest were credit accounts from conn's, best buy, frys, and guitar center. The fry's and GC accounts are still open, but I owe nothing on them. The credit card I have has a $1500 limit and owe around $1000 on it, so that won't be enough for tires.
House, car, bills, living expenses, child support
So would your DIR be still be the same??? You still make 3x that?
If that the case then why not just pay cash for it?
Also get rid of cards you don’t use . Have 1 or 2 you will have a better score over having 5 or 6.