💳 Ever wonder what banks really look for before giving you a $10,000 credit card limit?
Here’s what an average, solid credit profile looks like from an underwriter’s point of view
✅ Credit Score: You’ll want at least a 700+ FICO score. Some banks might approve around 680, but 700+ makes it easier to get that higher limit.
✅ Credit Age:
- Oldest account: 5+ years
- Average age: 3–4 years or more This shows lenders you’ve been handling credit for a while — not just recently opened everything.
✅ DTI (Debt-to-Income):
- Keep your DTI under 30%Basically, they want to see you can afford your debt comfortably.
✅ Account Mix: A healthy mix looks like:
- 3–5 credit cards
- 1–2 loans (auto, student, or personal)
- At least one major bank card (Chase, Amex, Capital One, etc.)
✅ Utilization (How Much You Use):Keep your usage under 9% or below overall. If you have $10,000 total credit, stay under $1,000 used for the best results.
✅ Payment History:
- 100% on-time payments
- No collections or charge-offs
- No lates in the past 2–3 years Even one late payment can make a lender nervous at that level.
✅ Inquiries & New Accounts:
- Fewer than 3 inquiries in the last 12 months
- No more than 2 new accounts recently. Too many new applications can look risky.
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