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The statute of limitations for reporting information about a bankruptcy is ten years from the date it was filed. You did not mention the filing date, so the very late date your bankruptcy should show on your credit report would be September of 2006.

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How long does it take after a bankruptcy is discharged to show on your credit report?

The amount of time a bankruptcy stays on your credit report after discharge differs between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Chapter 7 stays on your credit report for 10 years. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, after discharge, it shows for 7 years on your credit report.


Can a credit agency remove a chapter 7 bankruptcy after it has been 7 years?

No, valid negative information must remain on a credit report for the required amount of time. In the case of a chapter 7 bankruptcy it is 10 years from the date of discharge.


Is your credit bad after chapter 7?

As long as you don't obtain any collections, late pays, etc. after the discharge of the bankruptcy.


Does a bankruptch show on your creitit report after 7 years from discharge?

Yes, a bankruptcy will typically remain on your credit report for up to 7 to 10 years, depending on the type of bankruptcy filed. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is generally removed 10 years after the filing date, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy usually stays for 7 years from the discharge date. After this period, it should no longer appear on your credit report.


How long after a chapter 13 has been discharged can you apply for credit?

Between five (5) and six (6) years, depending on how long it took to discharge the chapter 13 bankruptcy. Generally a total of ten (10) years after the bankruptcy appears on your credit report is required before applying for prime credit. The average chapter 13 takes 4-5 years to be discharged, leaving about 5 years of having the bankruptcy still on your credit report.

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How long does it take after a bankruptcy is discharged to show on your credit report?

The amount of time a bankruptcy stays on your credit report after discharge differs between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Chapter 7 stays on your credit report for 10 years. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, after discharge, it shows for 7 years on your credit report.


How long does a chapter 7 bankruptcy stay on your credit report in Oklahoma?

10 years from discharge...everywhere


Can a credit agency remove a chapter 7 bankruptcy after it has been 7 years?

No, valid negative information must remain on a credit report for the required amount of time. In the case of a chapter 7 bankruptcy it is 10 years from the date of discharge.


Is your credit bad after chapter 7?

As long as you don't obtain any collections, late pays, etc. after the discharge of the bankruptcy.


Does a bankruptch show on your creitit report after 7 years from discharge?

Yes, a bankruptcy will typically remain on your credit report for up to 7 to 10 years, depending on the type of bankruptcy filed. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is generally removed 10 years after the filing date, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy usually stays for 7 years from the discharge date. After this period, it should no longer appear on your credit report.


How is your credit affected by a chapter 13 bankruptcy verses a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Both have the same negative impact on your credit.


Can I remove bankruptcies from my credit report?

Not really. Chapter 13 bankruptcy stays on the credit report for seven (7) years (can be ten, but usually seven) and Chapter 7 bankruptcy stays on the credit report for ten (10) years. Once the term is over, you may dispute the bankruptcy with the credit bureau, however, there are no ways to remove the bankruptcy until the term is complete.


How long after a chapter 13 has been discharged can you apply for credit?

Between five (5) and six (6) years, depending on how long it took to discharge the chapter 13 bankruptcy. Generally a total of ten (10) years after the bankruptcy appears on your credit report is required before applying for prime credit. The average chapter 13 takes 4-5 years to be discharged, leaving about 5 years of having the bankruptcy still on your credit report.


You filed chapter 7 bankruptcy 3012002 it still remains on your credit report can you have this removed because it has been seven years?

No....10 years from discharge


Can a bankruptcy entry on a credit report be removed when the bankruptcy was discharged in 1999 and it is listed on the credit report as 2006?

No, it cannot be removed but the information can be amended to read correctly. A bankruptcy discharge remains on a credit report 10 years from the date of discharge.


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.


How long does a dismissed chapter 13 bankruptcy stay on your credit file?

A Chapter 13, whether it is dismissed or successfully receives discharge, is on your credit report for 7 years. A chapter 7 is on your credit report for 10 years. i called equifax and a discharged chapter 13 stays on for 7 years and a dismissed chapter 13 stays on for 10 years