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yes, it will remain on your credit reports for 7 years

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Q: When you file chapter 7 bankruptcy do they check your credit reports?
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Can you be current on your credit cards and file chapter 13?

Yes. But in California, you can not have more than ~$330,000 of unsecured debt if you are going to file for Chapter 13. Check your local bankruptcy rules to see if you qualify for chapter 13 bankruptcy based on your debt.


Does a bankruptcy discharged in May of 1997 come off your credit report now since it was before the law changed to 10 years?

Yes, bankruptcies can typically remain on credit reports for up to 10 years from the date of discharge. Since the bankruptcy was discharged in May 1997 and it has been more than 10 years, it should have been removed from your credit report. You may want to check your credit report to ensure its accuracy.


Can IRS hold funds for bankruptcy?

can the IRS take your check if you file bankruptcy , chapter 13 or will I have to submit the check to them once received.


What effect will a five year old bankruptcy have on getting bonded that requires a credit check?

What effect will a five year old bankruptcy have on getting bonded that requires a credit check?


Can you file bankruptcy on credit cards that are not in your name but you are responsible for?

check Federal Bankruptcy act 801.3


In chapter 7 bankruptcy do they check tax returns?

Generally yes


Are online check credit reports scams?

Some credit report check may be a scam. But for the most part there not. Read the fine print and recommendations to check if there legit. Bank websites usually have links to credit reports.


Will you not pass a credit check for employment with a pending bankruptcy discharge?

Speaking from experience, if the discharge of bankruptcy is pending, a credit check may not pass, however, having discharged voluntarily from bankruptcy may have the same result depending on the policy of the employer or financial institution.


Why would you need three free credit reports?

The three different free credit reports can give you different aspects on your credit based on a bunch of different factors. Also, all people that will check your credit will check all three companies.


Can you filed chapter 7 with an temporary work?

Yes, you can, but be sure to check with a bankruptcy lawyer.


Does bankruptcy stay on your crimnal record?

Bankruptcy isn't associated with a criminal record, as it's not against the law to file bankruptcy.If, however, you're asking how long a bankruptcy will stay on your credit report and 'on your file' you should be aware it will stay on your credit report (all 3 agencies) for 10 years. Other 'negative information' can (and probably will) be listed for 7 years.For full information or any other questions, please refer to the Fair Credit Reporting Act FCRA(http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre34.shtm).Hope that helps.


Where can one find credit free reports?

Finding Free Credit Reports is a simple task to do. There are a hosts of websites that offer free Free Credit reports for working class individual and the website Free Credit Score is an official site to check out a credit report.