One day. You can apply any time. However, your chapter 13 stays on your credit report for 10 years.
7 years from discharge (not filing, but actual date of discharge) of a Chapter 7. Don't know about a 13.
It will only affect the non-filing spouse if the couple apply for some type of joint credit, such as a home mortgage. It will not affect the new spouse's credit report/score.
You can apply for a credit card immediately after filing for bankruptcy. You are more likely to receive a secured credit card after filing however. If you can wait 6-12 months after filing, you will have a better chance of receiving a positive response.
Depends on how you define "hurt." You may well be able to obtain an account, the interest rate would probably, be painful.
That's up to the lending institution that you apply to.
No.British Columbian residents are, however, able to continue to apply for the GST/HST credit when filing income taxes.
Under the new Bankruptcy laws you must now wait 8 years before filing another Chapter & or Total Bankruptcy as it is better know. You may be eligible to file if eligible a Chapter 13 to structure repayment to those creditors.
Yes it is possible to qualify for a mortgage despite a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing. In a Chapter 13 filing the debtor agrees to a court structured debt repayment schedule. Typically, after making payments on time to creditors as required by the bankruptcy agreement an individual can be discharged by the Court from the Chapter 13 proceeding. Once discharged from bankruptcy an individual can apply for a mortgage. Each bank has different rules about how soon someone can apply for a mortgage after a bankruptcy. Most people coming out of bankruptcy apply for an FHA mortgage loan since this program has the most lenient underwriting standards.
Yes; however, the issuer is not required to continue to extent you credit (can close the account).
First and foremost, the applicant has to decide with version of bankruptcy he/she/they are filing for. There are six types: Chaper 7, Chapter 9, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, and Chapter 15. The most common is Chapter 11 and the process begins with the filing of bankruptcy paperwork to the appropriate court. This is done with an attorney or a qualified paralegal. From there, the applicant appears in court to answer questions from a bankruptcy judge and with all of the evidence gathered, waits for a decision. This can happen in a matter of days, weeks, or months depending on the circumstances.
To apply for and receive the Child Tax Credit for the year 2022, you can do so by filing your federal income tax return. Make sure to provide accurate information about your qualifying children to claim the credit. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the credit will be automatically applied to reduce your tax liability or you may receive a refund if the credit exceeds your tax owed.
There are both advantages and disadvantages to filing for bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is often known as debt liquidation bankruptcy and is a good options for many individuals are couples that are in dire financial straits. As soon as a debtor files for bankruptcy, there is an automatic stay and most creditors must stop their collection efforts. Thus, the debtor can begin rebuilding his credit; financially-speaking, the debtor can start over. It is true that filing for bankruptcy ruins a debtor's credit from a number of years and may cause embarrassment. However, incurring more debt and facing the harassing phone calls, letters and potential lawsuits from creditors can have the same effect. Filing for bankruptcy will allow many debtors to get started sooner on rebuilding their credit in peace.