Filing a consumer proposal will typically result in an R7 rating for 6 years from the date the proposal is filed, or three years from the day the proposal is complete, whichever comes first.
The debt limit for filing a consumer proposal is less than $250,000 in total unsecured personal debts.
The consumer proposal and all accounts reported as satisfied through the proposal will be removed from your file three (3) years from the date you satisfied the proposal or six (6) years after the date you defaulted on the account, whichever date comes first.
Once you File a Consumer Proposal If you're considering filing a consumer proposal or bankruptcy to get debt relief, you may be wondering if you'll be able to get a credit card during this process. The answer is yes; you can get a credit card and other debts in a consumer proposal.
Make payments in full and on time Those who file a consumer proposal can keep a credit card with a zero balance at the date of filing. This will help re-establish credit during the consumer proposal. Many people worry that filing a consumer proposal will drop their credit card limit, this is not automatically the case.
Is the Effect Of Consumer Proposal on My Credit, Permanent? Although there is no way to shorten the length of time your proposal affects your credit rating, you can still improve your credit score significantly with careful use of new credit within 2-3 years after completion of your consumer proposal.