Is requesting an increase in a credit card limit treated the same as an application for new credit for FICO?

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Is requesting an increase in a credit card limit treated the same as an application for new credit for FICO?

By Author on Monday, September 12th, 2011 | 6 Comments

I know that applying for a new card will reduce my FICO, and that increasing credit limits (while keeping debt amounts constant) will increase my score – but this would not be the case if requesting the increase in credit limit is treated as a new credit card application? Related Credit Card Sites

How is a credit card considered a written contract instead of an open account?

By Author on Monday, November 22nd, 2010 | 2 Comments

I am being sued by a collection agency for an old (over 3 years) Visa credit card debt. I live in Alabama and the Statue of Limitations on Open Accounts is 3 years. I hired an attorney but he says that I probably will have to settle because it is not an open account but [...]

how do i find out if my application for a jc penney credit card application has been approved?

By Author on Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 | 4 Comments

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how much does your credit score drop whe declined on a credit card application?

By Author on Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 | 5 Comments

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how i cancel a my premier credit card application?

By Author on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 | 4 Comments

i want to get anothere card but i have to cancel an old application first Related Credit Card Sites

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