{"id":29822,"date":"2024-02-15T10:04:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T10:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/?p=29822"},"modified":"2024-02-15T10:04:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T10:04:14","slug":"tips-for-getting-finance-after-bankruptcy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliablecounter.com\/blog\/tips-for-getting-finance-after-bankruptcy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for getting finance after bankruptcy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For many who have gone through bankruptcy<\/a> and emerged out the other end, you may be wondering if you\u2019ll ever be\neligible to get finance again \u2013 especially if much of your property has been\nrepossessed or liquidated. If you are nervous or unsure about getting finance,\nsuch as car finance so you can buy a vehicle to get to work or conduct\nbusiness, there are ways of getting a loan so you can get on with life and\npotentially rebuild your finances and creditworthiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips\non getting finance after bankruptcy, and how the entire process unfolds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is bankruptcy\nand how it works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Though some believe\nbankruptcy means being broke and unable to cover debts. This is partially true,\nbut not the whole story. Bankruptcy is in fact a legal process<\/a> that an individual, not a company, enters into\nwhen creditors or courts deem them unable to settle their debts in a timely\nmanner. This means the individual is declared bankrupt by a court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bankrupt\nindividual is appointed a trustee and a process of settlement with creditors\nbegins. At this point, all personal debts are cleared in Australia \u2013 the\nprocess does not cover foreign jurisdictions. After three years and one day,\nyour bankruptcy is then discharged. Note that trustees can extend this period\nup to eight years if they lodge an objection. Your name is also permanently\nregistered on the National Personal Insolvency Index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What debts are\ncleared after bankruptcy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bankruptcy covers\nmost unsecured and secured debts. A secured debt is tied to an asset, known as\na security. A creditor has a right to repossess your property if it is financed\nby a secure loan and you cannot keep up repayments, which may include but is not\nlimited to a house\/dwelling, a vehicle, or furniture or whitegoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsecured debts are\nalso released under bankruptcy. This includes credit cards, unsecured personal\nloans, utilities bills, overdrawn bank accounts, and most professional fees\nsuch as medical or legal bills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your creditors may\nalso allow, at their discretion, the release of Centrelink or ATO debts,\nvictims of crime debts, or toll fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bankruptcy<\/a> does not\ncover court-imposed penalties and fines, HECS\/HELP debts, unliquidated debts,\ndebts you owe after your bankruptcy begins, and child support or maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the\nrestrictions on bankrupts after discharge?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are no formal\nor legal restrictions on discharged bankrupts \u2013 one can apply for finance or\ncredit again, and you may travel overseas. You will not have any restrictions\non employment or spending, although some professions or industry bodies may\nself-impose restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you get finance\nafter bankruptcy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, discharged bankrupts can\nstill get finance<\/a> after you have\nbeen discharged from your bankruptcy, not before. However, since your credit\nscore is likely far below average and the bankruptcy is listed for at least\nfive years from the date of commencement, many lenders and banks will be\nreluctant to lend to you. At this point, you may be eligible for bad credit\nfinance or an impaired credit loan. Though they have far higher than usual\ninterest rates (sometimes as high as comparable credit cards) they do give you\nthe option to finance an asset and help rebuild your credit score over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for getting\nfinance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are in need of a vehicle<\/a> and looking for finance, there are avenues available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you should\nenlist the help of a financial adviser or counsellor to ensure you stay on\ntrack with any repayments for loans or debts you may enter into after you are\ndischarged. This means creating and adhering to a strict budget and financial\nframework to demonstrate you are making advances towards being a responsible\nborrower and financially secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is preferable\nthat you approach a broker rather than different individual lenders for finance\nas you want to keep a strict limit on how many times your credit file is\nchecked by financial institutions. Getting your credit file checked more often\nwith the intention of gaining credit \u2013 known as a hard credit enquiry \u2013 will\nshow up on your credit report and could indicate to other lenders you are in\nfinancial difficulties again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more often hard\ncredit checks show up on your credit report, the worse your credit score gets.\nYou must consent to hard or full credit enquiries. If you aren\u2019t sure you\nshould proceed, talk to your financial adviser or counsellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are able,\nsave up a substantial deposit for your car or vehicle before you enter the\nmarket. This means you won\u2019t have to borrow as much, and lenders may look\nfavourably on your application due to the lower risk involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have to\ntemper your expectations a little when it comes to buying a car. To keep your\nloan amount as small as possible, you may want to look at older vehicles or\ncertified used cars instead of new ones \u2013 or if you are looking for a new car,\nmake sure that they aren\u2019t too expensive and well within your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also run\nthe calculations for your entire purchase and repayments \u2013 this should include\nyour monthly repayments, insurance, estimated fuel, scheduled servicing, and\nother expenses you may incur over any given month. You need to show lenders or\nbrokers that you will have no foreseeable problems servicing or paying back the\nloan over the loan period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take your time\ninvestigating the many loans and lenders that are in your reach. Not all\nlenders are reliable or wise choices for you, and if you find yourself unable\nto make the repayments, they can further worsen your financial situation.\nBefore taking out a loan, get guidance on its terms and conditions so you are\naware of what you are getting into. Again, ask your counsellor or adviser for\nadvice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are\napproved, ensure you always have enough money in your direct debit accounts to\navoid late or dishonour fees. By paying off your loan and being reliable can\nmake a long way into repairing your credit score and rebuilding your financial\nstatus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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