How to Rebuild your Credit after Bankruptcy

rebuild your creditOnce your bankruptcy has been processed, you’re ready to begin a fresh start. One of the most important things to remember is that the bankruptcy will remain on your credit profile for seven to ten years. While that means you won’t be able to qualify for credit for up to a decade, it also gives you time to start rebuilding a better score.
Get Your Credit Reports
After your Brooklyn bankruptcy attorney has helped you file for bankruptcy, you will want to take a good look at your credit reports. First, you want to ensure your bankruptcy is documented on the report and you’ll want to check the date the bankruptcy was reported. This will help you track that seven to ten year timeline. Additionally, you should check to ensure all of your debts have been discharged. If you see any active debts on your report, this is something you should bring to the attention of your Brighton Beach bankruptcy lawyers.
Check Your Balances
Creditors have a few tricks they employ to try to get around a bankruptcy, so it’s important to check and make sure each item has a zero balance. Some tricks they employ are to reopen a different account with the owed balance attached or to re-age the account to make it current. Be wary of these tricks and bring them to the attention of your attorney, if you do come across any such items.
Make Sure Collection Accounts are Removed
Another important thing to watch for are the collection accounts that appear on your credit report. Once those collection accounts have been paid, they should be removed from your report. While it can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years, the collection agency may agree to remove it once the debt has been paid. If this is an agreement you have reached with a collection agency, be sure to get the agreement in writing. This may help you ensure they keep up with their end of the bargain.
Reviewing your credit reports will help you get a head start on rebuilding your credit by identifying errors. These types of incidences can have a negative impact on your credit, making it more challenging to start fresh.
It can be helpful to continue working with a bankruptcy attorney, such as Ursulova Law Offices, throughout this period. They can answer any questions that arise and guide you in taking the best steps in rebuilding your credit profile. Working with experienced Brooklyn bankruptcy lawyers can help you get the clean slate you need to build a better life for yourself.
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