Until yesterday, my aor's had all been done very early in the morning (5:30 am) or on weekends. Though I was never denied (I have a current portfolio of 25 cards), I always had at least one or two cards that may have taken a day or two for approval. I just did my first aor on a business day after 8 am, and for the first time got all my approvals within about 20 minutes (4 for 4). My app for BOA VA was denied outright, but an immediate 5 minute phone call got me approved. My Chase Ink and Chase BA were pending, but again with a 5 minute phone call on each, I got them approved.
In the interest of nearly instant gratification, I will be doing all my future AORs after 8 am M-F.