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iampaulb
post Jun 3 2009, 08:40 PM
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(I tried to post this in the TY section, but it said I did not have permission)

CB & Its Members -

Thank you for all the information you have shared with me. Over the last 6 years I have been able to wrangle in my personal finances and credit. Starting at a FICO of 515, I now have over 770.

Over The Past 6Yrs I have -
2003-2005 -- Established Positive Trade Lines w/Creditors Opening Charge Accounts and CCs
2005 - Bought a new truck with 3.9% financing (best rate offered /Tier 1 @ dealership)
2006 - Bought First Home with a FICO that got me a rate better than published rates on BankRate.com
2007 - Established a $25,000 Line of Credit with BoA
2007 - AMEX approved me for $25,000 Credit Limit on their Costco Card
2008 - Bought a new car for wife with 2.9% financing (best rate offered /Tier 1 @ dealership)
2009 - Bought our dream home in TX -- $266,000 @ 4.375% w/5% DP (rate better than published rates on BankRate.com)
2009+ Working on establishing my Real Estate Investment Business & looking to retire in 10 yrs @ 45

Thank You so much!
Paul

PS >> Newbie's please hold on, I know at the time it seems like it takes forever, but stick with it!!
 
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post Jun 3 2009, 09:18 PM
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Wow! Congrats! I hope I'm half as good at this at you smile.gif


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post Jun 3 2009, 09:32 PM
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Nice work!! Congratulations!

Moving to "Success Stories."


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post Jun 3 2009, 09:53 PM
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Huge Congrats!

Thats a neat little well put together summary. smile.gif


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post Oct 12 2009, 05:50 PM
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Seeing newer success stories definitely motivates and inspire!!! Thank you for posting that smile.gif


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post Oct 21 2009, 03:42 PM
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what is boa.
 
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post Oct 21 2009, 03:48 PM
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please some one tell me what a positive trade line is.
 
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QUOTE (kyrn39 @ Oct 21 2009, 04:42 PM) *
what is boa.


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QUOTE (kyrn39 @ Oct 21 2009, 04:48 PM) *
please some one tell me what a positive trade line is.


A good account reporting on your credit report.


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