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Usually a foreclosure will lower a person's credit score by 250 points, and sometimes by as many as 280 points. The foreclosure stays on a person's credit report for seven years.

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Q: How long is your credit affected after a foreclosure?
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How long will your credit be affected with a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

The item will remain on your report for 7 years.


How is credit standing affected by a foreclosure?

A very negative!


How long does foreclosure stay on your credit report?

A foreclosure will typically remain on your credit report for seven years.


How long does a foreclosure stay on your credit report?

A foreclosure will typically remain on your credit report for seven years.


How long will a foreclosure be on your credit report and how will it effect your credit score?

A foreclosure can stay on your credit report for over ten years. It will have a significant and negative impact on your score.


How does foreclosure affect credit?

Your credit will be affected negatively with a possibility of your credit score dropping 200 or more points. Not sure if you are in foreclosure now but if you are not make sure to communicate with your banks regarding your situation to prepare for other options and at least the banks will be aware.


How long does a foreclosure initiated stay on your credit?

Foreclosures remain on your report for 7 years. It is difficult to get a foreclosure removed.


Will credit card accounts in good standing be affected by a foreclosure?

That is a yes and no answer. No, the accounts won't be affected immediately. Yes, later they will. Ok, you won't lose the cards because of the foreclosure but as the credit card companies do run periodic checks on your credit you may find that they may lower or remove the credit line until such time as they feel safe to let you charge again.


How long does foreclosure stay on credit report?

Credit reporting requirments means it will be listed for 7 years.


How long will my foreclosure stay on my credit report?

A foreclosure remains for a minimum of 7 years. In some states, it can legally remain for longer.


Can you buy another house and let the one you are in go through foreclosure?

Yes. Note that your credit score would be adversely affected.


Is there still a past due amount on your credit report after foreclosure?

The foreclosure will be on your credit report indefinitely.