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Is there any advantage to bankruptcy on a credit report?

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Surprisingly there can be. Some banks prefer to see an old bankruptcy rather than old unpaid charge offs.
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How do I get a Bankruptcy removed from my credit report?

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The Bankruptcy Court has no jurisdiction over credit reporting agencies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 6 U.S.C. Section 605, is the law that controls credit reporting agencies. The law states that credit reporting agencies may not report a bankruptcy case on a person's credit report after ten years from the date the bankruptcy case is filed. Other bad credit information is removed after seven years.
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Will bankruptcy be deleted from my credit report?

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Generally - no - as bankruptcies are reported for ten years, shown for seven and are permanently on your IRS master file. However, it is possible in some cases, dependent on many variables. For certain, efforts will be made on your behalf. At the very least, your improved credit scores will entitle you to preferred rates for credit cards, mortgages, bank loans, etc.
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It is possible in many cases, dependent on certain variables. All efforts will be made on your behalf. At the least, your improved credit scores will entitle you to preferred rates for credit cards, mortgages, bank loans, etc. If you continue having difficulty obtaining loans because of impaired credit, simply call us.
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How long will a Bankruptcy show up on my credit report?

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Federal law permits creditors to report credit activity for up to seven years. Bankruptcies, however, are permitted to be reported for up to ten years.
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Removed from my credit report, How do I get the Bankruptcy?

The Bankruptcy Court has no jurisdiction over credit reporting agencies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq., is the law that controls credit reporting agencies. The law states that credit reporting agencies may not report a bankruptcy case on a person's credit report after ten years from the date the bankruptcy case is filed. Generally, bad credit information is removed after seven years.
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Can I do anything to remove a bankruptcy from my credit report?

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No. Although at your option, you can file an explanation with the credit reporting agencies briefly describing the events resulting in your bankruptcy. If an account is reported inaccurately, you can request the record be updated to reflect the actual situation. Return to top
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Can I get a copy of my own credit report from Advantage Credit?

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Advantage provides consumer credit reports for all three bureaus through our affiliate relationship with Equifax, but we do not sell credit reports directly to consumers. Click here to obtain your credit report. You can, however, request to review your credit report with your mortgage broker who obtains it on your behalf. Your Advantage Credit mortgage broker can show you your mortgage credit report for the purpose of asking questions related to the loan process.
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How long is bankruptcy on my credit report?

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The fact that a debtor has filed bankruptcy can appear on credit reports for 10 years. If the debtor was delinquent in his bill payments, then he may have already had bad credit before the bankruptcy. If the debtor receives a discharge of his debts, then he will often be in a good position to pay his current bills, and may be able to get new credit. A debtor is entitled to receive a discharge in bankruptcy once every 6 years. top
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How Long Will Bankruptcy Stay On My Credit Report?

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The results of your bankruptcy case will be part of your credit record for ten (10) years. The ten years are counted from the date you filed your bankruptcy. This does not mean you can't get a house, a car, a loan, or a credit card for ten years. In fact, you can probably get credit even before your bankruptcy is over! The question is, how much interest and fees will you have to pay? And, can you afford your monthly payments, so you don't begin a new cycle of painful financial problems.
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How long will the bankruptcy be reported on my credit report?

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This question comes up all the time, and it is perhaps the most confused area in all of Bankruptcy. There will be an entry on your credit report showing "Bankruptcy" and showing the date you filed. It will remain on your credit report for 10 years. (7 years in the case of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy) This is so, because the credit reporting agencies are allowed by law to report your bad credit information for up to 10 years.
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There is an inquiry on my report from Advantage Credit. How did it get there?

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Advantage Credit is a reseller of credit information. We receive our information from the three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.
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How long does a bankruptcy stay on my credit report and how does it affect my credit?

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Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act—a federal law—a bankruptcy can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years and won't clean up a bad credit record. You can contact the local bar association, legal aid services, or a university law school with a legal assistance program for a referral to an attorney.
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What impact will my filing bankruptcy have upon my credit report and credit score?

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A bankruptcy filing generally remains on your credit for ten years following a Chapter 7 filing, and seven years following a Chapter 13 filing. A bankruptcy filing will of course negatively impact your credit score, but if you are significantly behind making timely payments to creditors your credit rating may already be adversely affected. Given that the bankruptcy eliminates some or all of your debts, you may be in a better financial situation to pay your bills and improve your credit.
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Which credit reporting company's credit report does Triple Advantage monitor?

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Triple Advantage monitors all three of your national credit reports from Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You will be notified of several important changes to any of your credit reports with email and, if you choose, SMS Mobile Text messaging alerts. You'll know about new derogatory information, recent inquiries into your credit, and several indicators of possible Identity Theft.
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How long does a bankruptcy remain on my credit report?

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The fact that an individual filed bankruptcy can remain on a credit report no longer than 10 years under provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. While the information presented above is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It is highly recommended that legal advice be obtained from a bankruptcy attorney .
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How Bad Can A Bankruptcy Effect A Credit Report?

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Bankruptcy should be the last resort for "dealing with" derogatory credit, judgments and collections. Many times, credit can be repaired (sometimes significantly) just by using the types of different credit repair documents. Secondly, credit can be repaired by settling collections, judgments and profit & loss accounts for a fraction of the balance owed and the item can be PERMANENTLY DELETED by incorporating a deletion clause in the offer to settle document.
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Return to top 30. How many years will a bankruptcy show on my credit report?

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Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. §1681, a bankruptcy can remain on a credit report for ten years. If you have additional questions, contact a bankruptcy attorney or visit the website of the Federal Trade Commission, at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/credit/index.html. The Bankruptcy Court is not involved in ensuring the accuracy of information appearing on credit reports. You may be able to obtain a free credit report with information found at https://www.
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How do I get a bankruptcy filing removed from my credit report?

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The Bankruptcy Court has no jurisdiction over credit reporting agencies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 6 U.S.C. § 605, is the law that controls credit-reporting agencies. The law states that credit reporting agencies may not report a bankruptcy case on a person’s credit report after ten years from the date the bankruptcy case is filed. You may contact the Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Education Division, Washington, D.C.
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If I declare bankruptcy, can I begin my credit report all over with a clean slate?

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Many bankruptcy attorneys do not adequately understand or explain the effects of bankruptcy to their clients. Stated simply, bankruptcy is to the credit rating what the atomic bomb is to the battlefield. When you file for bankruptcy, every credit account that you decide to include in bankruptcy will become an "included in bankruptcy" item. Additionally, a bankruptcy filing and bankruptcy discharge listing will appear in the court records section of your credit report.
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A bankruptcy generally affects a persons credit rating for 7 to 10 years. However, this depends entirely on the individual credit reporting agency. The Bankruptcy Court has no influence on the type of information the credit bureaus report, nor on how long they keep it in their records. If you wish to review your credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com.
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Ive declared bankruptcy in the past. Will affect my credit report for a long time?

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This depends on the type of bankruptcy you filed. Chapter 7, 11 and 12 bankruptcies stay on record for about ten years, whereas Chapter 13 bankruptcies stay only for seven years.
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How long can credit reporting agencies, such as Equifax, continue to report your bankruptcy?

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The federal Fair Credit Report Act provides that a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy may be reported by a credit reporting agency for a period of 10 years. However, look at your credit now. Judgments against you continue to be reported for a period of seven years.
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How long is bankruptcy information included on the debtor's credit report?

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A consumer credit report may include Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy information for ten years from the time the case is filed. One major consumer credit reporting agency is reputed to eliminate Chapter 13 information after only seven years, but it is not legally required to do so.
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