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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.
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.
You cannot file a consumer proposal on your own, so it is important to understand the process. There is a lot of legal and financial language, along with legally binding documents that can make this process feel overwhelming.
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
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.
Consumer proposals get accepted in our office “eventually” at a rate of 99% or better.
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.