Bankruptcy and Your Credit

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Filing for bankruptcy and your credit score are linked. When a person files for bankruptcy your credit report will reflect that filing for up to 10 years. To minimize the impact your credit score takes from a bankruptcy filing you should consult an attorney.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Will A Bankruptcy Appear On My Credit Report?
A bankruptcy filing may appear on your credit report for up to ten (10) years. This change on your report will make it difficult to borrow money. However, your credit rating may eventually … more
Will I Be Able To Get Credit After Filing For Bankruptcy?
Yes. Lenders consider many factors when determining your ability to borrow money. Filing bankruptcy will appear on your credit report but will also decrease your debt-to-income ratio. … more
My Bankruptcy Was Approved And My Debts Were Discharged, But An Old Credit Card Debt Is Still Showing Up On My Credit Report – What Can I Do?
Though many of these debts should no longer show in your credit report, improperly stated debts that have been discharged may still appear on your credit report. These debts are likely to … more

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Will I Be Able To Get Credit After Filing For Bankruptcy?

Yes. Lenders consider many factors when determining your ability to borrow money. Filing … more
How Long Will A Bankruptcy Appear On My Credit Report?

A bankruptcy filing may appear on your credit report for up to ten (10) years. This change … more
Does Bankruptcy Devastate My Credit?

Although the record of filing bankruptcy may technically stay on your credit for up to 10 years … more
Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is the section of federal law that allows persons in extreme amounts of debt to get a … more
How Long Will A Bankruptcy Show On My Credit Reports?

The Bankruptcy Court has no jurisdiction over credit reporting agencies. The Fair Credit … more
Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Credit Rating?

Unfortunately it will. However most individuals are able to rebuild their credit within a few … more
If I File For Bankruptcy – Will It Hurt My Spouses Credit Rating?

In general if you file for bankruptcy and your spouse does not (spouses are not required to … more