If you have recently filed bankruptcy, it won’t be long before you are starting to ask yourself, “Ok, now, what do I do when I need a loan? Where do I got to get approved? Can I get approved?” Here are some overall basics about getting any kind of credit after a bankruptcy.
2-3 Years after bankruptcy discharge is the magic number – Once you have filed bankruptcy, even the next day you can still get a car loan and possibly a mortgage loan. But, getting an unsecured loan like a credit card or a personal is usually out of the question until you have some collateral or until 2-3 years have passed.
Most lenders will not approve any loan, auto or home loan included, until 2-3 years has passed from the discharge of the bankruptcy. This is just a basic rule of thumb for most lenders. If you are seeking a loan sooner than the 2-3 year mark, you will need to apply with a subprime lender (a lender who specializes in loans for people with bad credit). Even with a subprime lender, you may still need to have a down payment in order to get approved for the loan.
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