Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Can I Get Credit After Completing a Consumer Proposal?

Can I Get Credit After Completing a Consumer Proposal?

A consumer proposal is an agreement between creditors and the debtor to consolidate loans into a payment plan that lasts five years or less--usually resulting in repaying less than what the debtor owed. It is possible to get credit after a consumer proposal.

Time Frame

    Consumer proposals harm your credit rating a little less than a bankruptcy. Also, they only stay on your credit report for three years. After this three years, creditors will never know you had to negotiate a proposal, according to the Bankruptcy Canada website.

Considerations

    Creditors may take a chance on you after completing a consumer proposal because you have no unsecured debt obligations. If you have started building a good credit rating, you are in better position to obtain credit.

Expert Insight

    Bankruptcy Canada recommends opening a separate bank account and depositing at least 5 percent of each paycheck. You can secure a loan, using these savings as collateral and to prove you are responsible.

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