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In some cases, it actually does. This really depends on a lot of factors and variables, but I have seen credit scores increase 100+ points after filing a bankruptcy.

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Q: Does filing bankruptcy raise your credit score?
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Is there a standard credit score after filing bankruptcy and if so then what is it?

No, a credit score is compiled from a consumer's complete credit history.


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Will paying off a car loan raise your credit score after a bankruptcy?

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Does updating collection accounts to a bankruptcy lower your credit score?

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If your credit score is 535 after filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy that is not discharged will it lower more when the discharge becomes official?

Your credit rating after bankruptcy is based on a number of factors. Many people are consider a good credit risk after bankruptcy if they have no debt and a job. Visit my web site for an article on rebuilding credit after bankruptcy: http://www.chs-law.com/2005/05/rebuilding-credit-after-bankruptcy.HTML.AnswerMy score raised from 530 to 572 when I received my chapter 7 dicharge.


What is your credit score after filing for bankruptcy?

Credit scores are based on the consumer's overall credit history. Needless to say bankruptcy has a very negative impact upon one's score and will continue to do so for the ten years it remains on a CR, and perhaps much longer.


What is your credit score after filing chapter 7?

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How will a bankruptcy effect your credit score?

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Can bankruptcy hurt you?

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Can you get a second mortgage after filing bankruptcy?

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