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.
A consumer proposal can only be filed for non-mortgage debt up to $250,000. Bankruptcy has no limit to the amount of debt that can be included, only a minimum of $1000.
Debts Not Eligible for Inclusion Secured Debts: Secured debts are backed by collateral, such as a home or car. Examples include mortgages and car loans. These debts typically are not included in a Consumer Proposal, which means you can keep the collateral asset as long as you continue to make the payments.
Secured credit cards A secured credit card is a great way to build credit after filing either a proposal or bankruptcy. After filing for bankruptcy, a secured credit card is really your only option.
It will lower your credit score initially. Your creditors may not approve your proposal; however, this is rare – 99% of consumer proposals are accepted. If you miss three consecutive payments, it will be automatically annulled, and your debts will return.