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Malike
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Just applied for my first card since BK7

I was discharged in June. I had my Delta Skymiles Amex survive the BK7 and never had any late payments prior to filing. I started a self lender loan in July which gave me a bump in in my CS. I decided to try for 1 more card and applied for the OLLO cash back card and got approved for 3,000. I think I am going to sit on these a while. Is that a sound plan? 5 months post BK7 and my EQ is 666, TU 619, and EX 649. Am I on the right path?

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twono
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Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7


@Malike wrote:

I was discharged in June. I had my Delta Skymiles Amex survive the BK7 and never had any late payments prior to filing. I started a self lender loan in July which gave me a bump in in my CS. I decided to try for 1 more card and applied for the OLLO cash back card and got approved for 3,000. I think I am going to sit on these a while. Is that a sound plan? 5 months post BK7 and my EQ is 666, TU 619, and EX 649. Am I on the right path?


Looking good for sure.   My situation is similar....DC'd in early Oct.  Kohls survived $3000, student loans take care of the 'installment loan' part of fico, and i obtained credit one $2000 and Ollo for $1100.  Ollo hasn't reported yet and scores are 638 EQ, 615 EX and 605 TU.

 

In my non-expert opinion, i think i would go ahead and get a 3rd card.  Take the hit now and let everything age together.  The 3rd card will boost your score as well.

 

I'd try for an EQ and EX friendly credit card since those are your highest scores.

 

Good luck.

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FireMedic1
Community Leader
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Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7

Nice. Who got burned? So far so good.



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Malike
Established Member

Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7

All of the usuals. Chase, Cap one, Citi, Barclays, synchrony.

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FireMedic1
Community Leader
Mega Contributor

Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7

Thanks. In 6 months after building some history since DC. Hit up Disco. I'm sure they'd like to have you in their system since they werent part of your BK. Theres your 3rd card. Keep us updated please! Good Luck!



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coreyb80
Super Contributor

Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7

Congrats on the approval and sounds like you're on the right path!

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Malike
Established Member

Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7

Thanks for the support all. @firemedic I never burned disco, I had a disco card that I never used and they eventually closed the account I think due to no usage. I don't know if that will stack against me.

EDIT: I just saw I was pre qualified for a discover it card and applied. Approved for 10,000. Time to let the garden grow. Thanks so much for all the suggestions folks.

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Tuscani
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Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7

WOW! Well done

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Anonymous
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Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7

@Malike - Excellent quick rebuild! Sit on your hands for at least 6 months and let your accounts age.  Way to go

 

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FireMedic1
Community Leader
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Re: Just applied for my first card since BK7


@Malike wrote:

Thanks for the support all. @firemedic I never burned disco, I had a disco card that I never used and they eventually closed the account I think due to no usage. I don't know if that will stack against me.

EDIT: I just saw I was pre qualified for a discover it card and applied. Approved for 10,000. Time to let the garden grow. Thanks so much for all the suggestions folks.


Holy smokes! CONGRATS!!!!!! @Malike Now thats a massive SL! Way to go!



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