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Do not worry about applying for credit after bankruptcy. The applications will come to you before the ink on the court documents has dried.

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Q: How long after a bankruptcy can you apply for credit?
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How long do you have to wait to apply for a credit card if you filed for bankruptcy?

you would most likely have to wait for a few years until your credit can start to steadily go up again.


How long does a bankruptcy stay on a credit report?

Ten years from the date of discharge.


How much does a bankruptcy negatively affect your credit score?

A bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 10 years and you may have to answer about it for the rest of your life. Who knows what effect it has on your credit score? Companies that lend money. Only when you apply for credit after bankruptcy will you know the full detrimental effect.


Can a person get a credit card for going through bankruptcy?

After bankruptcy one has to rebuild their credit rating. If or how fast one will get a new credit card depends on the issuing company. Alternatively one can apply for a pre-paid credit card.


How long after a chapter 13 has been discharged can you apply for credit?

Between five (5) and six (6) years, depending on how long it took to discharge the chapter 13 bankruptcy. Generally a total of ten (10) years after the bankruptcy appears on your credit report is required before applying for prime credit. The average chapter 13 takes 4-5 years to be discharged, leaving about 5 years of having the bankruptcy still on your credit report.


How long does bankruptcy stay on your credit in NC?

It stays on your credit report for 10 years in every state. Bankruptcy is a federal procedure.


How long have to apply for a credic card after bankrupt?

You can apply for a credit card immediately after filing for bankruptcy. You are more likely to receive a secured credit card after filing however. If you can wait 6-12 months after filing, you will have a better chance of receiving a positive response.


How long does chapter 13 bankruptcy stay on credit report?

Bankruptcy filings typically stay on a debtor's credit report for 10 years.


How long does a bankruptcy stay on your credit in California?

7 years


How long does a bankruptcy remain on your credit?

10 Years at least


How long is bankruptcy on credit report in Ohio?

10 years


How long does bankruptcy stay on credit record?

It depends on what type, but the typical bankruptcy will be on your record for 7 years.