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A credit score of Zero occurs for a variety of reasons-most due to no credit history, but not due to bankruptcy. Zero credit score can occur because you have not had any credit within the past seven years; you have never had any credit; you have had your credit account suspended due to report of identity theft or fraud; or you were convicted of a felony. There may be other reasons for a zero credit score not mentioned here.
The normal range of score is around 300 - 850 (depending on your information source). After bankruptcy, a FICO score in the mid to high 400 range, but after a couple years, this tends to come back up to the 500s, even low 600s (depending on how many accounts were included in bankruptcy).
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If you file bankruptcy but still have some credit cards with a zero balance on them will you still be able to keep them or will they automatically be closed?
If you have credit accounts in good standing then do not include them in your bankruptcy.
Do you have to list credit cards with a zero balance in a bankruptcy?
no
What happens to credit cards in a bankruptcy when there is a zero balance?
it does not work
What will your credit score be after bankruptcy is discharged?
It depends on what your credit score was before your filed bankruptcy. If your credit score was low before your filed bankruptcy, then after your bankruptcy is discharged, if you send a copy of your Schedules and Discharges records to all three credit bureaus; Trans Union, Experian and Equifax and ask them to zero out all the past due balances now that you do not owe them anymore then your credit score will more than likely be higher than before you filed. Also, your bankruptcy filing is picked up under the Public Records section of your credit report, however, after 12 months the scoring models do not pick up the bankruptcy anymore so it does not effect your score. It is visible on your report for 10 years after a chapter 7 and 7 years after a chapter 13, but not in your score. It is a good idea to open up an account after your bankruptcy discharges so your scores will continue to go up. If you open a credit card, just make sure you do not go over 30% of the limit, and pay it off every month. You can go to http://www.bankruptcy-records.us/Credit_Restoration.html for step by step instructions on how to handle your credit after a bankruptcy.
Does bankruptcy show as zero balance on ChexSystems?
Yes, if you file bankruptcy your file needs to be updated to show you no longer owe. If it does not you will need to file a dispute with chexsystems and have the error corrected. Some people have been removed from chexsystems after a bankruptcy. They do NOT have to remove you but they must have an accurate file showing a balance of zero
If you file bankruptcy but still have some credit cards with a zero balance on them will you still be able to keep them or will they automatically be closed?
If you have credit accounts in good standing then do not include them in your bankruptcy.
Do you have to list credit cards with a zero balance in a bankruptcy?
no
What will your credit score be after bankruptcy is discharged?
It depends on what your credit score was before your filed bankruptcy. If your credit score was low before your filed bankruptcy, then after your bankruptcy is discharged, if you send a copy of your Schedules and Discharges records to all three credit bureaus; Trans Union, Experian and Equifax and ask them to zero out all the past due balances now that you do not owe them anymore then your credit score will more than likely be higher than before you filed. Also, your bankruptcy filing is picked up under the Public Records section of your credit report, however, after 12 months the scoring models do not pick up the bankruptcy anymore so it does not effect your score. It is visible on your report for 10 years after a chapter 7 and 7 years after a chapter 13, but not in your score. It is a good idea to open up an account after your bankruptcy discharges so your scores will continue to go up. If you open a credit card, just make sure you do not go over 30% of the limit, and pay it off every month. You can go to http://www.bankruptcy-records.us/Credit_Restoration.html for step by step instructions on how to handle your credit after a bankruptcy.
What happens to credit cards in a bankruptcy when there is a zero balance?
it does not work
Does bankruptcy show as zero balance on ChexSystems?
Yes, if you file bankruptcy your file needs to be updated to show you no longer owe. If it does not you will need to file a dispute with chexsystems and have the error corrected. Some people have been removed from chexsystems after a bankruptcy. They do NOT have to remove you but they must have an accurate file showing a balance of zero
How can you get a zero as your credit score?
Typically, if you see a "zero" or nothing as a credit score it is due to the consumer having no credit or not having any positive credit that would contribute to the scoring system. A consumer can have nothing but negative credit on their report and this would not generate a score. A score is normally generated when the consumer has had a loan and/or credit card history.
Can you charge on a credit card that is in your bankruptcy AFTER actually filing bankruptcy?
"Whether a debtor keeps credit cards after filing bankruptcy is up to the credit card company. If you are discharging a credit card they will cancel the card unless you reaffirm the debt. Even if you have a zero balance the credit card company might cancel the card."
How do you know if your bankruptcy is discharged on your credit report?
Bankruptcy does not get discharged. Debts are discharged. The bankruptcy will remain on your credit report for 10 years from the date of filing. The debts that were discharged can remain for 7 years from the date of discharge, showing a zero balance and that they were discharged in bankruptcy.
Will leaving zero balances on open credit card accounts help your credit score or should they be closed to help your score?
Yes!! As long as they are at zero, you do not need to close them to help your score. Just don't open any new ones!!!
How can I build my credit with a score of 0?
First, credit scores don't go down to zero. The only way to improve credit score is to obtain credit, use it wisely, pay it on schedule.
Is a credit score of 709 good?
This is an OK score. If you get the score up to 770 and higher, you'll qualify for lower interest rates on loans. Over 800 and your a near-zero credit risk.
Will you get a two thousand dollar loan with credit of 649?
It depends on where you get your loan, how much collateral, and why your score is 649. Don't be fooled by credit scores. They don't mean what they say they do. I have a credit score of zero and my credit is excellent.
