Paying off credit cards & bolstering my credit score

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Listing Information
Amount: $5,000.00 Status: Loan created
Grade: A DTI: 7%
Lender Rate: 8% Borrower: skyelarp
Time Left: Finished State: MD
Funded: 100% Group: (No Group)
Loan Information
Loan Status: Paid Origination Date: 2008-05-20 EricsCC ROI: 7%
Status History
May 24, 2008 Current
Dec 05, 2009 Payoff in progress
Dec 11, 2009 Paid
Purpose of loan:
This loan will be used to? pay off two credit cards that I could pay off without this loan. I managed to get through undergraduate and graduate school on scholarships alone. I did not take out any loans or rack up any credit card debt. I have purchased two used cars in my life and I have paid cash for them. I only started my career a year ago, and my credit history is very good, but I have no term loans to show my credit worthiness for purchasing a home, which I would like to do in the next 1-2 years.  

My financial situation:

I am a good candidate for this loan because?I am a very hard worker and I always pay my bills early. If I am funded for this loan I plan on paying it back within a year and a half or sooner. I have never made a late payment or missed a payment in my life. I am in a very good financial situation because I live with 3 other roommates and it helps me keep my expenses very low.  

Monthly net income: $1898.50

Monthly expenses:
Rent: $487.50 ($1950/4)
Utilities, Internet, Cable: $100.00 ($400/4)
Car: $0 (I don't need to drive, so I don't have a car anymore)
Transportation: $0 (My employer pays for a metro card which is good for the bus or train)
Food/Entertainment: $350
Pet Ownership: $50 (I spoil my dog)
Clothing: $150
Credit Cards: $150
Total Expenses = $1287.50

Remaining Income (less expenses): $611
Savings/Investments: $400
Remaining Income (less expenses and investments): $211
 
If funded for this loan I would pay off my credit cards, so the $150 for credit card expense would be additional income available for repayment of this loan. I would have at least $361 available each month to pay back the loan after I make my monthly investment and savings deposits. By paying that amount each month I should payback the loan in a year and a half like I want to.

 

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