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Author:   Sharon
Date:   January 20, 2000
Question:  

I have declared bankruptcy twice. The date of may last discharge was 1990. The credit bureau says that because of having declared bankruptcy twice this stays on my credit record for 14 years from date of last discharge. Since discharge I have worked hard to establish good credit. I have held a mortgage, have an unsecured Visa, numerous credit cards, and an unblemished credit record for the whole time but still have trouble obtaining any kind of credit with my bank. I have proved myself time and again but they say as long as the credit report reflects the bankruptcies they cannot do anything. Is there a printed legislation regarding how long this shows on the credit report (I have not been able to find any written information) and is there any way I can have this removed from my record early?

 


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Shane Brenneis, Collins Barrow Limited
Date:   January 24, 2000
Answer:   Unfortunately, the credit bureaus are not legislated. They make up their own rules and they have decided that they will be reporting second bankruptcies for 14 years. Your best bet would be to contact them directly to see if there is anything you can do to adjust this.

Shane Brenneis
phone: (403) 298-1575
sbrenneis@collinsbarrow.com




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