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2021-11-20

How long did it take to rebuild after bankruptcy

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Thanks so much for asking, Ariel!

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This might be helpful to you! https://upsolve.org/learn/rebuild-credit-after-chapter-7-bankruptcy/

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This could help too! https://upsolve.org/learn/chapter-7-discharged/

Upsolve Community Member
2021-12-17

I had my 341 meeting for my chapter 7 bankruptcy. How long does it usually take for the discharge?

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You might find this article helpful: https://upsolve.org/learn/how-long-does-chapter-7-take/

Upsolve Community Member
Does anyone want to share their personal timeline here as well? 

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If it's a "no asset case" it's normally 60 days! 

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In my case, it was in the early Covad days so everybody was adjusting from face-to-face to Zoom. My 341 was on April 20 (Zoom), and my Discharge June 1, 2020. So 60 days for me which for that very uncertain time, was pretty impressive! :-) 

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My 341 was in early September and I was discharged in late November

Upsolve Community Member
2021-12-01

I have a question about my vehicle...I tried to reaffirm my car loan, but the day we signed our chapter 7 was discharged, as I'm learning this could be a positive outcome, but I need to know specifically how long I can go before surrendering the car, while I'm trying to find another, and I will be paying the monthly payments, my concern is, can they report a repossession on my credit, if I do it 6 months from now, how long does the bk cover this situation? I've found a few different answers, but I need the law, I live in california if that matters, my lawyer says he doesn't specialize in knowing about whether or not it would hit my credit. Thank you in advance 😊

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Lenders can only report true things to the credit reporting agencies. This, unfortunately, means that a repossession can hit your credit report any time it happens, regardless of bankruptcy. 

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So even if I surrender it now, just a few weeks after it will show as a repossession? So if I'm understanding this, that no matter if it's during the open bk, it's reported as such?

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RC Thanks for asking this! Does your credit reporting agency have any information on this? 

Upsolve Community Member
2022-01-28

How long after the creditors objection date will my case be discharged

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Upsolve Community Member
Hi Dottie,  A Chapter 7 bankruptcy typically takes about 4 - 6 months to complete after filing. Here is an Upsolve article to give you some guidance: https://upsolve.org/learn/how-long-does-chapter-7-take/

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The deadline for creditors to object happens 60 days after the 341 Meeting! Once the deadline to object to the discharge has passed, the court will enter the discharge order.  

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Let us know if you have any questions about this! 

Upsolve Community Member
2021-10-10

Hi, My chapter 7 has been discharged and I am wondering how prospective creditors can use my pre bankruptcy payment history against me? I also would like to know how to find out if my taxes were discharged. Thank you for the wonderful service you provide to all of us. I appreciate all of you.

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Hi Brenda, I'm so happy to hear that Upsolve was able to help you! This article has some helpful information about learning if tax debts were discharged: https://upsolve.org/learn/what-is-a-bankruptcy-discharge/

Upsolve Community Member
You can start to learn how bankruptcy impacts your credit, and how prospective creditors may view your applications, here: https://upsolve.org/learn/how-long-bankruptcy-on-credit-report/

Upsolve Community Member
Congratulations on your discharge!


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