Consumer proposal pros and cons ProsCons The stay of proceedings granted by filing a proposal protects you from collection acts, such as lawsuits and wage garnishment. Paying off debt with a consumer proposal will negatively affect your credit.7 more rows
The faster you complete your proposal payments, the sooner it will be removed from your credit report and the faster you will be able to rebuild your credit score. In 2019, the credit bureaus in Canada shortened how long they retain information regarding 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.
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.
Immediate Impact on Your Credit Score Filing a consumer proposal does affect your credit score right away, and yes, it can cause a significant drop. The moment your consumer proposal is filed, credit bureaus are notified, and your score can take a dip.
Cons of a Consumer Proposal If the majority of your creditors vote against the Proposal, you may have to file for Bankruptcy. It typically takes four to five years to repay a Consumer Proposal, which is longer than a typical Bankruptcy. Your payments are fixed.