How Long Does A Bankruptcy Stay On Someone’s Credit Report?

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy will remain on a person’s credit report for a period of 10 years. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy will remain on a person’s credit report for a period of seven years.

How Long After Filing Bankruptcy Will It Take For The Creditors To Stop Calling?

Once a bankruptcy has been filed, creditors are stayed from taking any action, including phone calls. However, unless creditors are contacted immediately following the filing of the bankruptcy, they might be unaware that it was filed. Once the court receives the notes of the bankruptcy filing, they will issue a notice of meeting of creditors, which will be mailed to all of the creditors within a day or two. The creditors must then have an opportunity to process it, but once they do, the phone calls should stop. The bank may have to notify debt collection companies in order to stop collection on the debts. So, although the bankruptcy stay is immediate, there is a gap of time during which the creditors may be unaware that the bankruptcy has been filed.

What Are Some Of The Best Ways For Someone To Rebuild Their Credit After A Bankruptcy?

In order to rebuild credit after a bankruptcy, an individual can make every mortgage payment or car loan payment on time (assuming that they kept their home and car in the bankruptcy), and obtain secured credit cards to use and pay for over time. These measures will demonstrate responsibility and result in an improved credit score.

For more information on Impact Of Bankruptcy On Credit Score, a free initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (877) 606-1222 today.