Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is never an easy one. Many people hold off on filing for fear of what bankruptcy will do to their credit once all is said and done. However, having a bankruptcy filing on a credit report does not necessarily mean the end of your finances or your ability to access new credit in the future. It is possible to begin rebuilding credit after filing for bankruptcy.
What Type of Bankruptcy?
The most common types are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as a liquidation bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy involves the bankruptcy trustee liquidating assets that are not otherwise exempt and paying off the qualified debts with the proceeds. Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to get a fresh start financially and erase past debts, but a legitimate concern consumers have is the effects it will have on their credit score and their ability to take out credit again.
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing will take approximately 10 years from the date of filing before the case will come off of the filer’s credit report. On the other hand, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is known as a reorganization bankruptcy. This case allows the filer to work with the bankruptcy trustee to put together a repayment plan to pay for some or all of the filer’s debts over the course of three to five years. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy case will be automatically deleted from the person’s credit report seven years from the date of filing.
Can the Process Be Faster?
It is possible to have the bankruptcy removed from the person’s credit report sooner than is normally allowed. There is a big misconception that bankruptcy cannot be removed from a credit report and that you will be penalized for 10 years, not being able to access new credit. The truth of the law or the way law is written, there’s a maximum amount of time a bankruptcy can remain on your report, but there is no minimum amount of time.
This is done by filing a dispute with all three of the credit bureaus. It is recommended that the person reviews the bankruptcy filing and the specific debts related to the bankruptcy that appear on the credit report. If any incorrect items are found, the person can file a dispute.
When a credit dispute is filed with one of the bureaus, it must be verified and validated for it to stay on that person’s credit report. If the disputed items are not verified within 30 days of the dispute, they must be removed from the credit report, including bankruptcies.
Getting Back on Your Feet.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to get a fresh start financially and erase past debts, but a legitimate concern consumers have is the effects it will have on their credit score and their ability to take out credit again.
One of the biggest misconceptions about filing for bankruptcy is that it will ruin your credit score and your financial future. To the contrary, after filing for bankruptcy you can begin restoring your credit right away.
If you have questions on this topic or are in financial crisis and considering filing for bankruptcy, contact an experienced Miami bankruptcy attorney who can advise you of all of your options. As an experienced CPA as well as a proven bankruptcy lawyer, Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of the bankruptcy laws to protect their assets and get successful results. Since 1996 Kingcade Garcia McMaken has been helping people from all walks of life build a better tomorrow. Our attorneys’ help thousands of people every year take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover. The day you hire our firm, we will contact your creditors to stop the harassment. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade Garcia McMaken website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.
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