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FICOdawg
Frequent Contributor

CC app right after open a loan

Will it matter if a apply for CC right after I get a new loan?     Want the CC for adding to my credit mix, the SUB miles, and long term account ageing/bullet proofing as plan to keep is around.

 

Wait set amount of time or does it matter?      

FICO8 scores 7/19/25
TU: 773
EX: 767
EQ: 772
1/12 & 0/24
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Vinjints
Regular Contributor

Re: CC app right after open a loan

Based off into I got from here, you can do the card right after the loan. I recently did this, but for my own sanity I waited until the check was in the mail. Haven't had any issues.

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pizzadude
Credit Mentor

Re: CC app right after open a loan


@FICOdawg wrote:

Will it matter if a apply for CC right after I get a new loan?     Want the CC for adding to my credit mix, the SUB miles, and long term account ageing/bullet proofing as plan to keep is around.

 

Wait set amount of time or does it matter?      


I don't think it would matter unless you're dealing with a creditor who's extremely sensitive to inquiries.   

 

Are the CC and loan from the same or different creditors ?

March2010 FICO® ~ 695 TU, 653 EQ, 697 EX
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FICOdawg
Frequent Contributor

Re: CC app right after open a loan

Different.    My quandary is for all practical purposes my existing Chase United and Marriott cards are all I need.      I'd like to get sapphire from chase but want to diversify my CC lenders so right now leaning towards Capital one card.



 

FICO8 scores 7/19/25
TU: 773
EX: 767
EQ: 772
1/12 & 0/24
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FicoMike0
Valued Contributor

Re: CC app right after open a loan

I like more than one bank too. Also, more than one payment system. If you go capone, I find savor good for restaurants with no fee and it's mc not visa. I also like amex bce, no fee, and it's not visa either. Both also offer fairly high rate regular savings, amex even offers 1% on their checking.

 

 

 

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FICOdawg
Frequent Contributor

Re: CC app right after open a loan


@FicoMike0 wrote:

I like more than one bank too. Also, more than one payment system. If you go capone, I find savor good for restaurants with no fee and it's mc not visa. I also like amex bce, no fee, and it's not visa either. Both also offer fairly high rate regular savings, amex even offers 1% on their checking.

 

 

 


Not easy for me to choose a card.   With my spend and lifetime status at both United and Marriott most travel cards don't beat what I currently get for hotel and airline miles.

 

I put all my send on my United card and only hotel stays on United.    I need another card or two for credit mix and letting them age to  compensate for paid/closed accounts that will drop off over the next 4-5 years.

 

 

FICO8 scores 7/19/25
TU: 773
EX: 767
EQ: 772
1/12 & 0/24
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