This is a great board (just found it). I have a couple of quick questions: First, I've tried to dispute the inquiries on all three of the agencies and I have received letters stating that they do not need to investigate inquiries as they are "deemed" permissible; Any advice? What should I say to them? This is now the one real negative on my credit. Second, I have spent the last six months really working on my credit. I managed to get more than 12 negatives removed from each agency. However, as it stands today, only TransUnion is perfect - NO negative items!! I am trying to find a decent credit card that only uses TransUnion. Does anyone know where to look? Thanks so much
Chase pulled TU on me when I applied. The site you are on has a CRA list. Also, checkout www.millcbs.com
Lizardking, You're absolutely right. I saw that Chase pulled from TU. I applied online and got a $5000 credit line instantly. Thanks everyone for the "lists" Those are great. I'm going to start updating those with my own inquiry lists. Thanks
Be advised, guys and gals: When I applied for a Chase Secured card a couple of months ago, Chase pulled an EXPERIAN report. They did not pull a Trans Union or an Equifax report, just Experian. I live in California. Everyone seems to pull Experian for applicants living in California.
Chriscraft, Interesting that Chase pulled Experian on you. I too am in California...Southern Cal...and Chase pulled Transunion on me. The card I applied for was unsecured but I don't think that should make a difference. I've had my Chase card for about seven months now and they haven't snooped on Equifax or Experian. Donna
Donna, I live in Northern California and Chase definitely pulled an Experian report on me. I don't know if the reason for that is because of geography or because of the nature of the product (a secured card), but it stinks because Experian is my worst report. I was denied the card. Which is fine, because as I go from the subprime to prime world of credit, I will remember their denial and act accordingly when I received their "preapproved" offer. I am glad that things worked out for you, though.