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2 approvals 4 months post BK

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beautifulonyx
Established Member

2 approvals 4 months post BK

Hello All,

Today I decided to try for a few cards after receiving a FICO score update. Current FICO scores are:

666 Equifax
646 Transunion
639 Experian

My BK discharge was 6/9. I burned the following:
Capital One
CitiBank
Discover
Amazon Prime
Macy’s
Bloomingdales
Paypal

I currently have:

Credit One - $300
JCrew - $250 (survived BK)
Chase Auto ( approved 9/12 ) 27k
(not reporting yet)
Student Loans

Today I was approved for the following
Barclays Visa - 2000
Target - 500

I am very excited as I am looking to rebuild so I can buy a house. These cards are a perfect fit for me. I will be gardening from this point. I’ve lurked these boards for years and gained so much information. I hope this update helps someone.
Current Scores: TU Fico - 590 and EQ Fico - 576
Goal - 700!
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pizza1
Community Leader
Super Contributor

Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

Congrats to you on your approvals, and rebuild! Smiley Happy
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Anonymous
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Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

looks good, congrats!

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Anonymous
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Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

Wow! Congrats, especially on that Barclays.

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Anonymous
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Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

Congrats on your approvals. May I ask which Bureau Barclays pulled for you?

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Guyatthebeach
Valued Contributor

Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

Congratulations on your rebuilding efforts. You’re definitely on the right track. Use that Target card wisely and you will see some nice increases.

Also I would have 6 months and try for a Capital One preapproval.

Guyatthebeach
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Shooting-For-800
Senior Contributor

Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

Congrats OP.

 

Keep an eye on Cap One prequalifications.

 

They have really treated well and burning them.

 

 

Rebuild started in 2014  -  $100k unsecured credit in 2017  -  $500k unsecured credit in 2024.

DON'T WORK FOR CREDIT CARDS ... MAKE CREDIT CARDS WORK FOR YOU!



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CH-7-Mission-Accomplished
Valued Contributor

Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

Good job.   I bet Cap 1 would approve you right now for one of their cards - maybe even the Venture.  They don't hold a grudge long.  

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beautifulonyx
Established Member

Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

Thank you. I’m not sure. I haven’t received the alert yet. I will let you know when I do.
Current Scores: TU Fico - 590 and EQ Fico - 576
Goal - 700!
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beautifulonyx
Established Member

Re: 2 approvals 4 months post BK

I hope so. They denied me for an auto loan because of my “prior history” with them.
Current Scores: TU Fico - 590 and EQ Fico - 576
Goal - 700!
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