Confused about tradelines? read this
🚫 Don’t Add Tradelines If You Have Negative Items on Your Credit Report 🚫 Adding tradelines isn’t a magic fix. They are most beneficial when your credit utilization is high or your credit history is relatively short. 💡 Most people add tradelines for 3 main reasons: 1️⃣ Get approved for higher-limit credit cards 2️⃣ Lower overall credit card utilization 3️⃣ Lengthen credit history ✅ This can help you get approved for a mortgage or car loan—but only under the right circumstances. Here’s the real deal: Scenario 1: Buying a Home. If you’re trying to buy a home but only have 1 year of credit history, a 5-year tradeline can help. Why? To get the best mortgage rates, lenders typically want at least 4 years of history. Adding a 5-year tradeline averages your credit age, so your 1-year history + 5-year tradeline = 4 years. Scenario 2: Getting a $60,000 Auto LoanIf you’ve never had a credit card or loan of at least $20,000, odds are you’ll be denied for a $60,000 auto loan. Auto loans work on a tier system. Same thing for those $20,000+ credit cards. Here’s a smart approach: - Start with a $20,000 auto loan - Pay it off - Rinse & repeat to reach higher loan amounts This method avoids having to put 20–40% down. So ask yourself: would you rather spend $12,000 down or $700 for a tradeline? Be smart. 💡 Knowledge is power. Now you know how tradelines really work—use that power wisely. "Comment COMMENT if I helped you understand tradelines a little better" 😎