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Rebuilding from BK7, next steps

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UNH96
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Rebuilding from BK7, next steps

I filed for Chapter 7 in May, discharged/closed on 08/15/18

 

I have applied for two secured cards, both accepted, Elan (300) and Merrick (300). For some reason my existing Kohl's card (300) survived the BK.

 

So I now have three cards and my auto loan (10k+) was reaffirmed during the BK.  

 

My current FICO8 scores as of today from myfico dashboard: Experian: 641 | Equifax: 681 | TransUnion: 648

 

Is there anything else I can do to improve my situation?

 

Thanks,

Mike

 

 

BK7 discharged 8/2018
Fico 8 11/20: EX 675 | TU 675 | EQ 684
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FireMedic1
Community Leader
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Re: Rebuilding from BK7, next steps

You got what it takes to start building. Right now time is on your side. In 6 months go for a unsecured card depending on who got burned. Maybe Cap1 or Discover. The seeds are planted time to let them grow. No app sprees. Slow and steady wins the race. GL!


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Anonymous
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Re: Rebuilding from BK7, next steps

I agree with the above.  With 3 cards and an auto loan, there isn't anything more that you can do right now except let the time pass.  After some time has passed, maybe check some prequal sites to see if anything pops up that is unsecured.  GL!

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UNH96
Member

Re: Rebuilding from BK7, next steps

Thank you both. I ended up pretty much burning everyone, CaptialOne, Chase, Discover and Citi!  It's good to know I'm heading the right direction, thanks.

BK7 discharged 8/2018
Fico 8 11/20: EX 675 | TU 675 | EQ 684
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