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My score initially dropped 120-130 points when the bk was filed. It has creeped back up 20-30 points when the credit card companies showed all balances of zero. So in rerality, 100 points was my drop.
Some people start with decent scores pre-bk, but others are already with fair-poor scores.
How many points did you score drop with your BK?
While in a DMP my scores were in the 620-630's.(not much different than b4 DMP) After I stopped paying for the past 3 months in preparation for filing they dropped 100 pts and I haven't even filed yet. Should be fun to see what they are once I file.
Dena Ch 7 (Joint)
FILED Oct 23 2006
341 meeting Nov 16 2006 DONE!!!!
I'll find out next year, since I've already had my "free," credit reports for the year. btw - this is a FREE way to be able to get all your credit reports from all three bureaus (no credit card required either!):
There is no set formula for how much your score will drop after a BK, and if your score is really in the toilet, your score will actually go up after BK.
Remember, your credit score is a determination of how risky you are relative to a potential lender. If you have a ton of unsecured debt, and it all gets whipped away in BK, and you have a job, you suddenly look a lot better to lenders becuase you don't owe a lot of money.
But yes, BK is, generally, a negative factor on your CR, but if you have a solid credit rebuilding plan, nearly all the negative effects of yoru BK will be eliminated after 2 years (despite the fact that a BK can be "reported" on your CR for 10 years, although it usually drops off after 7).
A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain ~ Mark Twain
All suggestions are based on personal experience and research and SHOULD NOT be construed as legal advice as I am NOT an attorney. Always consult with competent counsel in your area with regards to your particular situation.
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