authorized user on two of our cc she did not run up the debt she always paid what she charged. She is away at college so that's why we gave her a cc. I have taken her off the accounts as soon as I knew we would be filing bk how will this affect her and if it does should we tell her
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I was an authorized user on my hubby's card (we failed to remove each other prior to filing) and it shows as derogatory on each of our CB reports. We do live in a community property state (that may change things).
If she is off the card before you file - it shouldn't be any mark on her credit report (other than she will have lost a few points for account age and available credit).
And if she finds out? You have an honest talk with her about money. It is what it is.
Good luck!~~ Filed Over Median Income Chapter 7: 12/17/2010 ~~ 341 Held: 1/12/2011 ~~ Discharged: 03/16/2011 ~~Not an attorney - just an opinionated woman.
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We put our son on 2 of our cards as an authorized user when he was in college.... fast forward 5+ years and we filed BK, totally forgetting about him being on the cards. Just before our discharge, he tried to purchase a new car and his credit scores were trashed because of this. Disputed with card companies and CB as not his debt and it was removed and his scores went back up to pre-filing figures. It is more difficult to remove the authorized users after you have filed, so better to take care of it beforehand.
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Originally posted by help1234 View PostWe put our son on 2 of our cards as an authorized user when he was in college.... fast forward 5+ years and we filed BK, totally forgetting about him being on the cards. Just before our discharge, he tried to purchase a new car and his credit scores were trashed because of this. Disputed with card companies and CB as not his debt and it was removed and his scores went back up to pre-filing figures. It is more difficult to remove the authorized users after you have filed, so better to take care of it beforehand.
That's what's so great about this forum... the collective knowledge is amazing! This is something I will keep in mind for future reference.
The BajanFiled Ch 13 Feb 9, 2012, 341 meeting Mar 15, 2012, Confirmed Apr 5, 2012
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Originally posted by help1234 View PostWe put our son on 2 of our cards as an authorized user when he was in college.... fast forward 5+ years and we filed BK, totally forgetting about him being on the cards. Just before our discharge, he tried to purchase a new car and his credit scores were trashed because of this. Disputed with card companies and CB as not his debt and it was removed and his scores went back up to pre-filing figures. It is more difficult to remove the authorized users after you have filed, so better to take care of it beforehand.
Yes we have already taken her off and haven't filed yet
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Originally posted by TheBajan View PostThis is very new info for me! Sorry to have given bad information but I was always under the [wrong] impression about this.
That's what's so great about this forum... the collective knowledge is amazing! This is something I will keep in mind for future reference.
The Bajan
That is what is so great about these boards we always learning something and I would have thought the same thing you did being the newbie that I am
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Did you have to provide the creditor with your daughters DOB and SSN in order for her to be issued the authorized user card? Some creditors do not require this information and will prevent the authorized user from being affected by BK.The information provided is not, and should not be considered legal advice. All information provided is only informational and should be verified by a law practioner whenever possible. When confronted with legal issues contact an experienced attorney in your state who specializes in the area of law most directly called into question by your particular situation.
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Originally posted by HRx View PostDid you have to provide the creditor with your daughters DOB and SSN in order for her to be issued the authorized user card? Some creditors do not require this information and will prevent the authorized user from being affected by BK.
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