Bankruptcy often evokes fear, especially when it comes to the impact on your credit score and your ability to purchase a home in the future. But understanding the real effects of bankruptcy on your credit can help you make smarter financial decisions. So, what is the true impact of bankruptcy on your credit score? How […]
The Truth about Bankruptcy and Your Credit Report
How does filing bankruptcy affect your credit report? To answer this we need to understand 1) some facts and 2) how those facts apply to your life. To give you an idea where this is going, the truth is that it depends on your situation. But if you’re like many people with challenging finances, filing […]
Will My Co-signer’s Credit Be Affected If I File for Bankruptcy?
If you file for bankruptcy, the new credit reporting system will help protect your co-signer from negative information Under the new system the co-signer will not have the account listed as “included in bankruptcy”.
Credit Report Does Not Show Mortgage Payments After Bankruptcy
After bankruptcy, your credit report will not show your mortgage payments. How can you get your credit report to reflect your mortgage payments.
Improve Credit Score After Bankruptcy by Avoiding Bad, Embracing New
What are the steps you can take to improve your credit score after filing for bankruptcy. What type of credit should you get and what should you avoid?
How Can I Improve My Credit Score after Bankruptcy? What are the Steps
There are several steps you can take to improve your credit score after bankruptcy. Here are several practical and concrete steps to improve your credit score after bankruptcy.