Credit After Bankruptcy?

If you declare bankruptcy, be prepared for it to show on your credit record for a minimum of 10 years. If any debt service offers to remove this from your record for a fee, it is too good to be true. They are simply trying to scam you out of the rest of your money. However, you can work at your credit repair after bankruptcy.

Believe it Or Not- Get A Loan

Hard to believe, but often the best thing you can do for your credit repair after bankruptcy is to get a loan and pay it off. The loan can be for anything- such as a car loan. You won’t be able to simply walk into the bank and ask for a loan- you’ll have to research and find the loan for you.

Although your bank might not be able to give you a loan, they may be able to recommend credit repair after bankruptcy loan services to you. If you have any trusted friends and family members who’ve gotten their financial acts back together after bankruptcy, ask them for recommendations. You credit card company may even be able to give you recommendations for credit repair after bankruptcy loans. And, when all else fails, go on line.