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Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK

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wantitgone
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Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK

Earlier tonight, I was approved for $1500 with a 21.99% APR which I accepted. I was pretty surprised, I've been trying every three months for the heck of it and really didn't expect them to say yes since I'm just barely past two years post file bk (wasn't discharged until July 2019). With the exception of my Navy Fed CU card (18%), it's the lowest APR I have now. My FICO 8 bankcard scores as of today are EQ 699, TU 684, and EX 665, while 9 Bankcards are 693, 687, and 693 in same order. My regular 8 scores are 684, 670, and 667. EX tends to be lower due to a different AAoA, as the other two still count two cards I was on AU with a long time ago for utilization & age. My utilization is 10%. ETA: they pulled TU.

 

This will be my last card for a while, but I will definitely find it useful as I use Apple Pay a lot. Just wanted to share since I figured I'd have to wait longer because of my bk!

FICO 8 on 5/31/19 ~~ EQ: 608, TU: 545, EX: 585
BK 7 DC 7/9/19
FICO 8 on 01/31/2023 ~~ EQ: 693, TU: 677, EX: 678

NFCU CLOC $1,000

Apple Card 4,500
Williams Sonoma $1,250
NFCU CashRewards $2,500
NFCU Flagship $12,100
Navy Federal Platinum $25,000
PenFed Pathfinder $12,500
Kemba CU Platinum $3,500
Amazon Store Card (Synchrony) $1500
Paypal Credit $850
Capital One QS $2,000
Capital One Spark $2,000
Overstock Store Card $2,150

AAoA: EQ - 7y9mo, TU - 7y8mo, EX - 5yr7mo (as of 01/31/2023); INQ are 2 EQ, 6 TU, and 5 EX.

New Auto Loan with NFCU (May 2022): 32k for 3.49%/60 months

My DPs: as of January 2023, I am full-time employed, 55k/year, 2 federal consolidated loans plus 3 new student loans, had perfect payment history with 0 derogs until 90 day lates prior to filing BK in March 2019.
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AllZero
Mega Contributor

Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK

Congratulations on your approval!
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M_Smart007
Legendary Contributor

Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK

Congratulations on your approval! ...

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M_Smart007
Legendary Contributor

Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK


@wantitgone wrote:

Earlier tonight, I was approved for $1500 with a 21.99% APR which I accepted. I was pretty surprised, I've been trying every three months for the heck of it and really didn't expect them to say yes since I'm just barely past two years post file bk (wasn't discharged until July 2019). With the exception of my Navy Fed CU card (18%), it's the lowest APR I have now.


@wantitgone, When your Navy Federal card hits (1) year old,

you can send a secure message or call and see if you qualify for a lower APR?

I have personally done it twice. 9.65% and 5.99%   ...

 

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wantitgone
Contributor

Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK

@M_Smart007  nice! I didn't know you could do that. My card will be 2 years from them soon, so I will give that a shot & see what happens. Thanks for letting me know (although I always tend to pay off the balance anyway, of course)!

FICO 8 on 5/31/19 ~~ EQ: 608, TU: 545, EX: 585
BK 7 DC 7/9/19
FICO 8 on 01/31/2023 ~~ EQ: 693, TU: 677, EX: 678

NFCU CLOC $1,000

Apple Card 4,500
Williams Sonoma $1,250
NFCU CashRewards $2,500
NFCU Flagship $12,100
Navy Federal Platinum $25,000
PenFed Pathfinder $12,500
Kemba CU Platinum $3,500
Amazon Store Card (Synchrony) $1500
Paypal Credit $850
Capital One QS $2,000
Capital One Spark $2,000
Overstock Store Card $2,150

AAoA: EQ - 7y9mo, TU - 7y8mo, EX - 5yr7mo (as of 01/31/2023); INQ are 2 EQ, 6 TU, and 5 EX.

New Auto Loan with NFCU (May 2022): 32k for 3.49%/60 months

My DPs: as of January 2023, I am full-time employed, 55k/year, 2 federal consolidated loans plus 3 new student loans, had perfect payment history with 0 derogs until 90 day lates prior to filing BK in March 2019.
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Anonymous
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Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK


@wantitgone wrote:

Earlier tonight, I was approved for $1500 with a 21.99% APR which I accepted. I was pretty surprised, I've been trying every three months for the heck of it and really didn't expect them to say yes since I'm just barely past two years post file bk (wasn't discharged until July 2019). With the exception of my Navy Fed CU card (18%), it's the lowest APR I have now. My FICO 8 bankcard scores as of today are EQ 699, TU 684, and EX 665, while 9 Bankcards are 693, 687, and 693 in same order. My regular 8 scores are 684, 670, and 667. EX tends to be lower due to a different AAoA, as the other two still count two cards I was on AU with a long time ago for utilization & age. My utilization is 10%.

 

This will be my last card for a while, but I will definitely find it useful as I use Apple Pay a lot. Just wanted to share since I figured I'd have to wait longer because of my bk!


Congratulations on your pretty addition of the Apple 🍎 Card to your wallet. Nicely done. 🥳🥳🥳

Thank you also for citing so many DP details so others in the Credit Rebuilding Journey can benefit from your experience, learning, and breadcrumb trail. 🙏🏻

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M_Smart007
Legendary Contributor

Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK


@wantitgone wrote:

@M_Smart007  nice! I didn't know you could do that. My card will be 2 years from them soon, so I will give that a shot & see what happens. Thanks for letting me know (although I always tend to pay off the balance anyway, of course)!


@wantitgone, You can also request a SP CLI on the NFCU website or cell phone app.

(Just do not ask over the phone with a CSR, or it could be a HP)

 

Good LuckSmiley Happy

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CreditAggie
Community Leader
Super Contributor

Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK

Congratulations on your Apple Card approval!

Current Cards (in order of approval):

         
Current FICO 8 | 9 (January 2025):  
Credit Age:  
Inquiries (6/12/24):  
Banks & CUs:

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credit_is_crack
Valued Contributor

Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK

Congrats on the Apple approval @wantitgone 

 

You're on the right path on your rebuild -- keep it going, slow and steady! 

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cashorcharge
Community Leader
Super Contributor

Re: Apple Card Approval 2-years post-file BK

That's terrific!  Congratulations on your approval!! 🎉🥂

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