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HOW BANKRUPTCY STOPS BAD

How Bankruptcy Stops Bad Credit:
The Real Story!


Most viewers of this page will not have the best credit, if they have any credit at all!  That's why you're here and we have some great news for you.

You might be thinking that you don't need credit. Have you every called the phone company to order service? Every wonder what they are doing when they take your order and then put you on hold? You would be surprised!

One of the largest credit reporting companies in the USA sold all of it's credit history on most people to utility companies.

Now! Haven't you ever wonder why the utility company wants to know your Mothers maiden name? Are you thinking that they are just real friendly?

They are verifying that you are who you say you are, and they are making sure that you have paid all of your past utility bills with all similar companies.

Is that important information? No! Not really! It is meant to inform you that your credit history will be with you forever, even if you don't have a credit card. It's important to know how people are using this information, as this information can effect your life in many ways.

When you file Bankruptcy using Federal Laws, does that hurt your credit?

Well! Chances are your credit is hurt pretty bad to begin with. And, if you do nothing, your credit history will continue to get worse, not better. When you use Federal Laws, it stops the aging process. By that we mean that those bills that are 5 months old, or 3 months old, or more, will never age after the paperwork has been filed with the courts. How does this affect you? Stopping the aging process means that your credit report will not show a longer and longer history of delinquency. So! In that sense, you can put a stop to the aging of bills. That's good!

Of course! It's better to repay everyone as originally agreed, but not everyone can do that and we are here to help those that just can't!

Let's say that you are thinking about getting rid of all your bills using Bankruptcy. Does that mean that you will never have credit again? No! Not at all! Once we have filed your paperwork...using Chapter 7 Bankruptcy as an example...and have completed the process, which is approx. 90 days, you can get new credit quickly, if you want it.

Just keep in mind one important thing:  The first step in rebuilding credit is to get rid of some debt.  Getting rid of debt tells a creditor the obvious.  With less debt on you, your income is more freed up and that means you can afford more new credit.  The creditors all know this and that's why, after a bankruptcy, more and more creditors want your business. 

Let's say that you need a car for getting back and forth to work. Your newspaper is full of car dealers who want your business. Why...you might ask...would a car dealer want your business after you file a Bankruptcy that gets rid of your bills and financial obligations? First! The car dealer knows that you now, have NO Bills, except living expenses! You're out of debt...at least with respect to all those credit cards, personal loans and medical bills...and you most likely will not be in this situation again for some time. Second! He's in business to make money, as we all know. Sure! He's going to charge you a little extra to get you financing and a little more on your down payment...wouldn't you...if you were him. It's a small price to pay to get what you want..... and to start establishing new credit immediately. Third! If you don't pay him, he knows he can just repo the car and sell it again.... and make even more money.

As an additional service, after your discharge you’re eligible for a full CONSUMER CREDIT RESTORATION.  I use the Federal Discharge Provision under the Bankruptcy Law and FEDERAL law the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT (FCRA).  Once this is completed, your FICO score will return to the over 670.

Why wouldn't this guy be anxious to put you right into a nice car? Just open your newspaper and look at the car dealer ads. What you will see is ads that say things like: "Bankruptcy - No Problem". When you use Federal Laws to consolidate your bills under Chapter 13, it's a different story. The car dealer knows that until your Chapter 13 case is complete, you are on a budget and that most of your spare money is going to repay at least some small part of your old bills. He also knows that if you don't make your monthly Chapter 13 payment, your case will get dismissed, and then every bill collector that you owe money to can jump on you all over again..... and that makes you a real risk in his book. Still...there are car dealers here and there that will sell you a car...even in Chapter 13....but sometimes.....you may need a co-signer.

People in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases can start credit again too...but in most cases...they must wait until they complete their Chapter 13 cases....the time when...as with Chapter 7...all their remaining unsecured debts will be discharged.

But even Chapter 13 can help you rebuild your credit, because the first step in rebuilding credit is to get rid of some debt, especially debt you simply cannot pay.  And these days...under the new "improved" bankruptcy law...Chapter 13 can work as well as Chapter 7.  It just takes a little longer.

We discuss all of this...and more... with you when you come in for your first  Confidential visit.

You can go a long way toward protecting your family, your job, your reputation, and your future credit....but only if you get good, sound legal advice....before things gets worse.

There are numerous ways to deal with debts and we can't go over the various options here, but rest assured that answers to your debt questions are only a FREE Debt Consultation away.

But, just to give you a taste of what we can do, one of the ways we can help is with one of our new $99 DOLLAR A MONTH DEBT BUSTER  bill consolidation plans. 

Want to pay your bills?  Of course.  Everyone does.  But wouldn't it be nice to only have to pay what you can afford?  Paying what you can afford is all you can pay anyway, right?  And, wouldn't it be nice to make the creditors settle for what you can afford?  It's what you've been asking them for, right?  And, now you have a chance to do just that.  What a change a Debt Buster plan can make.  Finally, you get to tell the creditors what to do, rather than the other way around.  Finally, you get to be in control.  Finally, you have a second chance for a "fresh start", a second chance to start over, a second chance at "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."  It's pay what you can afford and be done with it.

If you qualify for a Debt Buster plan, that's exactly the result you can achieve.  That's how our new Debt Buster plans were designed.  It's still bankruptcy, but it's a brand new type of plan made possible by the new bankruptcy law.  Yeh, that new, big, bad bankruptcy law.  Turns out, it ain't that bad.  In some ways, like with our Debt Buster plans, it actually improved your rights.  

The quicker you get answers, the quicker you can start re-building your credit.

And remember this....The first step in re-building your credit is to get rid of some debt.  Whether it's Chapter 7 or a Debt Buster plan, there's help to get you out of debt, rebuild credit and get back on your feet.  But, the first step is yours. You have to want the help.

The second step is the call.  Are you ready to at least find out about the help that only bankruptcy can provide.

Then, call today to set up your total Debt Consultation!
We can help! Call toll free
1-800-BANKRUPT.

Some call it "Filing for Bankruptcy". 

We like to think of it as
"Filing for Liberty", the liberty you need to get your life back.

Want to learn more about our Debt Buster plans, right now? 
You can.  Call 251-943-7266

Want to find out how to re-build credit after bankruptcy? 

There is life after bankruptcy! 

Want more information about Bankruptcy:
What It Means and How It Feels?

Want Good Credit?

How Bankruptcy Stops Bad Credit:
The Real Story!

BANKRUPCY DOES NOT HURT YOUR CREDIT!!

 


Let's repeat that.

Bankruptcy does NOT hurt your credit. 

Not paying your debts is what hurts your credit. 

If you CAN pay all your bills...you should pay all your bills.

If you CANNOT pay all your bills...
....if you are borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, 
....living paycheck to paycheck, 
....stuck making minimum payments 
....and trapped in an endless cycle of debt. 

Think about it.

Your credit is already messed up, maxed out, or dead. 

And if your credit is already messed up, maxed out, or dead 
....The truth is....bankruptcy can't hurt it.

Want good credit?  Think bankruptcy.

If your credit is already messed up...

....the first step to re-building credit is to get rid of some debt.

And the fastest way to get rid of some debt is to file bankruptcy.

Call today for a Consultation.
Call toll free 1-800-BANKRUPT.

Think about it.

If you want to re-build credit, where would you rather start:

Your credit is messed up and you still owe all your creditors, or
Your credit is messed up and you DON'T owe all your creditors.

The second choice...of course.

Most likely, if you are reading this page, the first choice is your situation now.

You know what the second choice is? 
Bankruptcy.  Yes, bankruptcy.

If your credit is messed up and you can't pay all your bills, bankruptcy can't hurt your credit.  But it can get rid of debt...and getting rid of debt is always the necessary, first step in re-building credit. 

And the best part is...bankruptcy is the fastest way to get rid of debt you can't pay.  Why?  Because, bankruptcy allows you to get rid of...and not pay back...certain types of debt.  And, by "not pay back", we mean that you these debts are gone for good.  You never have to pay them back...ever.  It's true.  Find out for yourself.

Call today for a Debt Consultation.
Find out what filing bankruptcy can do for you.

Just call toll free to 1-800-BANKRUPT.

Don't lose another minute on the road to re-building your credit.
Call today!

Think Bankruptcy!

Want to set up a Consultation?

Just call toll free: 1-800-BANKRUPT

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