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Getting A Credit Card Post-Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Once you go through bankruptcy, whether chapter 7 or chapter 13, you might realize that getting a credit card is extremely difficult. However, instead of being disheartened, get to know the alternatives, say lawyers of Dallas based law firm (https://recoverylawgroup.com/bankruptcy/). One of the best alternatives is to get a secured credit card, department store cards, or get credit cards with a consignor. Once you behave responsibly with these, the chances of getting a regular credit card improve drastically. However, before applying for one, it is important to think whether you need one or not? This is [...]

2023-06-27T04:14:23+00:00

Nonconsensual Lenders And The Bankruptcy Court

Call: 888-297-6203 Bankruptcy can be filed with Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 or Chapter 7. If a business the options further narrow down to Chapter 11 or Chapter 7. In other words, Chapter 13 is something exclusive for the individuals. Chapter 7 deals with liberating debts in exchange for assets and Chapter 13/11 deals with a future payment plan that aims at fulfilling the majority of the debts in the period of 3-5 years. Most of all the assets of the business or an individual can be safeguarded under Chapter 11 or 13. To know more about each [...]

2023-06-26T06:42:43+00:00

Credit Card Suits And Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 A credit card company might file a lawsuit against its customer to obtain a lien against any of the assets to recoup its dues. This lawsuit usually can only be prevented by filing for bankruptcy under chapter 7 or chapter 13. Credit card companies want to recover their investment by all means and filing a lawsuit to recover is one of them. Apart from obtaining a lien on the asset that makes it difficult for the debtor to sell or preserve the asset during the bankruptcy process or otherwise, the suit can have a significant impact [...]

2023-03-30T11:57:25+00:00

Impact Of Bankruptcy On Credit Score

Call: 888-297-6203 Bankruptcy can have several impacts some good some not so great. The good can be relief from the pestering lenders for recouping their investment, some discharge, some new starts on a clean slate, and what not. However, the biggest drawback in bankruptcy is with respect to the credit score. A credit score is hurt significantly during bankruptcy. The impact can depend on chapter 7 or chapter 13 and the net discharged amount. The higher the amount discharged, the bigger damage it leads to the credit score. To know more about the flaws and advantages of bankruptcy [...]

2023-03-30T11:58:56+00:00

Steps To Achieve A Score Of 700 Within 12 Months Of Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 A credit score is something that needs a steep recovery once the bankruptcy is completed. Whether chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy, credit score can have effects of bankruptcy seen for several years. The impact on credit score can be for 10 years for chapter 7 and 7 years for chapter 13. Log on to https://recoverylawgroup.com/bankruptcy/ to learn more about the impact of bankruptcy on credit score. How much credit score is enough? A figure of 700 is a great score to attain especially after a bankruptcy. The number 700 opens several low-cost credit opportunities which [...]

2023-03-31T07:27:20+00:00

All You Need To Know About Debt

Call: 888-297-6203 Debt is a loan or an agreement or a promise made to repay a loan over a period. The debt usually has two components, one is principal and the other one is interest. Interest-free loans are generally not considered fair and hence, the person receiving interest-free loans must include the potential fair interest to be paid as income on his/her federal tax return. The other important aspect of debt is the way it is paid out. Debt can have different arrangements for repayment, the most common one is to repay the debt on a periodic basis [...]

2023-03-31T07:33:15+00:00

What Are Nondischargeable Debts?

Call: 888-297-6203 If you have been struggling with huge debts, especially medical bills, credit card balance, or personal loans, filing for bankruptcy is excellent. However, bankruptcy cannot help you get rid of all your debts. Some debts survive bankruptcy and are therefore known as nondischargeable debts. Here is a list of debts that will not be discharged even after bankruptcy: Debts incurred after bankruptcy filing – Any debt you incur after filing your bankruptcy petition while your bankruptcy case is pending cannot be discharged. You continue to remain liable for them, even after your bankruptcy discharge. Secured loans [...]

2023-03-30T10:01:27+00:00

Mistakes To Look For In Your Credit Report After Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, (FCRA), a discharged debt in bankruptcy should be shown as having zero balance and the consumer should not be any more liable for it. (See FTC OSC section 607, item 6) Some of the common mistakes are listed below- Forgetting to report the payment history of all of the debts that you reaffirmed. Continuing to report a balance due. Reporting a discharged debt during bankruptcy case as “charged off”. Reporting a wrong date for your bankruptcy filing. Mistaken identity- when a family member or your spouse shows bankruptcy when [...]

2023-04-19T13:23:31+00:00

Calculations For Chapter 13 Monthly Payment Plan

Call: 888-297-6203 People filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy need to propose a repayment plan which generally continues between 3-5 years depending on your debt and disposable income. You have to pay the specified amount to your bankruptcy trustee who in turn pays your creditors. According to lawyers of Dallas based law firm, some creditors are paid entirely, while others are paid only a part of what is owed to them. If you wish to know how to calculate your plan payments, here is how you can do that: Debts paid in full through a repayment plan You need [...]

2023-04-11T10:22:05+00:00

Tips to Rebuild Credit Score After Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Bankruptcy has earned a bad name because it causes a big dent to your credit report, which many people fear is irreparable. However, Dallas based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group say, nothing can be further from the truth. Bankruptcy does have negative effects which make people vary of filing for bankruptcy despite struggling with debts. Bankruptcy appears on your credit report and stays for 7-10 years depending on which chapter of bankruptcy you have opted. This may alert prospective creditors of your financial situation. However, if you think you won’t get any credit for this duration, [...]

2019-10-04T12:56:13+00:00
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