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.
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.
Key takeaways. Debt-to-income ratio is your monthly debt obligations compared to your gross monthly income (before taxes), expressed as a percentage. A good debt-to-income ratio is less than or equal to 36%. Any debt-to-income ratio above 43% is considered to be too much debt.
Data source: Experian (2024), Federal Reserve (2024), Freddie Mac (2024). Mortgages make up 70% of American consumer debt. That number has risen consistently since mid-2013 and has recently accelerated as home prices hit record levels.
To be eligible to file a Consumer Proposal you must be a person (no corporations allowed). The debts you settle can include income taxes, business debts - if you are a sole proprietor or partner in a business - or debts that you guaranteed for a business.
The debt limit for filing a consumer proposal is less than $250,000 in total unsecured personal debts. These limits are subject to change.