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Filing for bankruptcy can have a lasting effect on your credit and that can cause some difficulties in getting any type of credit. Unfortunately, bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 7-10 years, after which time it is on your to work to get credit back!

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How long does Idaho bankruptcy stay on credit report?

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