Michael S. asked

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I just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and my first hearing is on August 1st. How long will it take to rebuild my credit, apply for new credit cards, or buy a car and start making payments to raise my FICO score back over 700 if everything is paid on time?

October 10th, 2023

Jeffrey C. answered

After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it will realistically take at least 3 to 5 years to expect yo...

October 10th, 2023

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