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In part 2 of this article, I will tell you more about what you should do to re-establish your credit standing after being discharged from bankruptcy:
6. Apply for a Secured Credit Card
A secured credit card is one that is backed up by cash.  You give some money to the credit card company and in exchange, they grant you a credit card up to the limit of the money you gave.  But when you are granted a secured credit card, be sure that the three credit bureaus are informed of it.  Ask if the credit card company has reported it.
It is important that you insist that all three credit bureaus are informed of the issuance of a secured credit card to you.  This is because if you need to apply for another form of credit, your lender may only look at the credit report from one credit bureau.  This might cause your application for credit to be denied even though you hold a secured credit card.
Most creditors look at a combination of the credit reports from all three credit bureaus.  Hence one bad credit report from a credit bureau may lower the score of the other two bureaus and deny you a loan.
It is also wise to find out from the credit card company when you are allowed to increase your credit line and when you may apply for an unsecured credit card.  Try to find a lender who will help you improve your credit.
7. Apply for an Unsecured Credit Card
As soon as you can, apply for an unsecured credit card.  Some credit card unions offer low-limit credit cards for those who have been discharged from bankruptcy.  These low-limit credit cards can help you reestablish your credit score but you need to ensure that the credit union reports your credit line to all three credit bureaus.  Then be prompt in your repayments so that you can have an increased credit limit.
8. Deal with Larger Institutions
Wherever possible, do business with banks and credit unions, rather than finance companies or rent-to-own lenders.  This is because generally, your credit score will be higher when you have business dealings with larger institutions.
9. Aim to Re-establish your Pre-bankruptcy Credit Score
Have a plan to reestablish your pre-bankruptcy credit score.  Be determined to have a good credit score again.
10. Do Not Give Up
It is almost certain that you will be rejected the first few times you try to re-establish credit.  But be optimistic because many people have been in your situation before and through persistence, they have been able to re-establish their credit scores.
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Is it possible to rebuild a good credit standing after bankruptcy? The answer is an emphatic yes! Filing for bankruptcy does not mean you will never be granted credit or given a loan again. It all boils down to doing the right things to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy.

Rebuilding your credit means having to re-establish your standing before the credit bureaus. To do so, you have to show yourself to be prompt and faithful in paying your dues. There is practically no way for an individual by himself to deal with credit bureaus and because of that, you need to go through an intermediary like a credit card company. Credit card companies submit regular reports on their clients to the credit bureaus.

So the first step would be to apply for a credit card. Since you have been a discharged bankrupt, some banks might impose certain restrictions and conditions in issuing you a credit card. For example, you may be granted a secured credit card i.e. one that is backed up by some collateral put up by you. Another example may be a bank issuing you a prepaid credit card which is a credit card where you are given credit only upon paying the bank. Some banks might even issue you a credit card that is only valid in certain countries and not worldwide.

Once you have been issued with your credit card, you should seek out a regular payment schedule where you can pay using your credit card. Then all you need to do would be to use your credit card to pay the regular payments each month. As long as you regularly pay each month’s payments on time with your credit card, your credit score will eventually rise as the credit company reports your payments to the credit bureaus.

Another means of increasing your credit score is to obtain a mortgage. This may be difficult due to your bankruptcy but there are some mortgage products you may qualify for. It may be one with a higher interest rate or you may need to take up an interest-only loan in order to get a mortgage. You cannot afford to be picky. Just choose a mortgage arrangement that is within your means to repay and start repaying on schedule. This will also improve your credit rating over time.

If possible, try to get a good mix of credit arrangements without biting off more than you can chew. For example, if you can secure a store account, a car loan and housing loan, it goes to show to the credit bureaus that you can manage different types of credit well. Such a credit mix will augur well for you in increasing your credit score.

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Is it possible to rebuild a good credit standing after bankruptcy? The answer is an emphatic yes! Filing for bankruptcy does not mean you will never be granted credit or given a loan again. It all boils down to doing the right things to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy.

Rebuilding your credit means having to re-establish your standing before the credit bureaus. To do so, you have to show yourself to be prompt and faithful in paying your dues. There is practically no way for an individual by himself to deal with credit bureaus and because of that, you need to go through an intermediary like a credit card company. Credit card companies submit regular reports on their clients to the credit bureaus.

So the first step would be to apply for a credit card. Since you have been a discharged bankrupt, some banks might impose certain restrictions and conditions in issuing you a credit card. For example, you may be granted a secured credit card i.e. one that is backed up by some collateral put up by you. Another example may be a bank issuing you a prepaid credit card which is a credit card where you are given credit only upon paying the bank. Some banks might even issue you a credit card that is only valid in certain countries and not worldwide.

Once you have been issued with your credit card, you should seek out a regular payment schedule where you can pay using your credit card. Then all you need to do would be to use your credit card to pay the regular payments each month. As long as you regularly pay each month’s payments on time with your credit card, your credit score will eventually rise as the credit company reports your payments to the credit bureaus.

Another means of increasing your credit score is to obtain a mortgage. This may be difficult due to your bankruptcy but there are some mortgage products you may qualify for. It may be one with a higher interest rate or you may need to take up an interest-only loan in order to get a mortgage. You cannot afford to be picky. Just choose a mortgage arrangement that is within your means to repay and start repaying on schedule. This will also improve your credit rating over time.

If possible, try to get a good mix of credit arrangements without biting off more than you can chew. For example, if you can secure a store account, a car loan and housing loan, it goes to show to the credit bureaus that you can manage different types of credit well. Such a credit mix will augur well for you in increasing your credit score.

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Is it possible to rebuild a good credit standing after bankruptcy? The answer is an emphatic yes! Filing for bankruptcy does not mean you will never be granted credit or given a loan again. It all boils down to doing the right things to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy.

Rebuilding your credit means having to re-establish your standing before the credit bureaus. To do so, you have to show yourself to be prompt and faithful in paying your dues. There is practically no way for an individual by himself to deal with credit bureaus and because of that, you need to go through an intermediary like a credit card company. Credit card companies submit regular reports on their clients to the credit bureaus.

So the first step would be to apply for a credit card. Since you have been a discharged bankrupt, some banks might impose certain restrictions and conditions in issuing you a credit card. For example, you may be granted a secured credit card i.e. one that is backed up by some collateral put up by you. Another example may be a bank issuing you a prepaid credit card which is a credit card where you are given credit only upon paying the bank. Some banks might even issue you a credit card that is only valid in certain countries and not worldwide.

Once you have been issued with your credit card, you should seek out a regular payment schedule where you can pay using your credit card. Then all you need to do would be to use your credit card to pay the regular payments each month. As long as you regularly pay each month’s payments on time with your credit card, your credit score will eventually rise as the credit company reports your payments to the credit bureaus.

Another means of increasing your credit score is to obtain a mortgage. This may be difficult due to your bankruptcy but there are some mortgage products you may qualify for. It may be one with a higher interest rate or you may need to take up an interest-only loan in order to get a mortgage. You cannot afford to be picky. Just choose a mortgage arrangement that is within your means to repay and start repaying on schedule. This will also improve your credit rating over time.

If possible, try to get a good mix of credit arrangements without biting off more than you can chew. For example, if you can secure a store account, a car loan and housing loan, it goes to show to the credit bureaus that you can manage different types of credit well. Such a credit mix will augur well for you in increasing your credit score.

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