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How to obtain more credit?
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bigsaver28
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in Credit cards
I currently have 10500 limit across 3 0pc cards. I have used around 7000. I am about to start making 500pm payment to clear one in full in the next 8 months before the 0pc ends. I am wondering, how can I obtain more credit? (For stoozing)
Do I have too much available credit to obtain more? Or will using it all make me look desperate and not able to get more?
I have a good annual income and currently my credit limit is about 25% of my annual salary. Does that play a part?
Thanks in advance for any replies
Do I have too much available credit to obtain more? Or will using it all make me look desperate and not able to get more?
I have a good annual income and currently my credit limit is about 25% of my annual salary. Does that play a part?
Thanks in advance for any replies
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You have low limits currently, so you should be able to get further offers, dependent on your credit history.
Usage of available credit will play a part in how lenders view you, although they will also see the promo markers, so will know you're not paying interest.0 -
bigsaver28 wrote: »I am about to start making 500pm payment to clear one in full in the next 8 months before the 0pc ends.
Perhaps I have misunderstood stoozing. But surely you shouldn't be paying off the balance until the last minute - that £500 going into an interest bearing account??0 -
Thanks for the reply. I did consider that, paying in full at the last minute, but also considered the fact that paying off a decent sum monthly will hopefully boost my credit history and make me more attractive in the future?
I have saved the 4K on the one card in high interest accounts for the last 22 months. Plus I have 3k from others earning interest and a further 3.5k to save.
That’s why I’m here asking for advice on how to get more! trying to figure out what makes you attractive to lenders to continue!0 -
bigsaver28 wrote: »Thanks for the reply. I did consider that, paying in full at the last minute, but also considered the fact that paying off a decent sum monthly will hopefully boost my credit history and make me more attractive in the future?
Lenders don't expect you to quickly pay off a 0% balance.0 -
I think it's best to pay the minimum+£1.
The extra £1 will prevent a "minimum payment" marker. This might not matter given it is probably noted you are on a promo deal, but for the sake of £1 of cashflow, it's worth it IMHO.0 -
Currently doing that. Thank you0
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