The consumer's proposal would disappear from the credit report after 5 years. Is this 5 years after the end of the 5-year payment period? If so, would it be more advantageous to declare bankruptcy in terms of our credit report, since bankruptcy would disappear 7 years after a shorter period (9 months)?
Here is the information provided by Equifax on this subject (all of which is subject to change):
CONSUMER PROPOSAL: When a consumer proposal is paid, it is removed from the system three (3) years from the date of payment.
BANKLIFT: A bankruptcy is removed from the system six (6) years from the date of discharge if it is a single bankruptcy.
In the case of multiple bankruptcies (where more than one bankruptcy is declared by the consumer), each bankruptcy is kept for a period of fourteen (14) years from the date of discharge of each bankruptcy. All accounts included in a bankruptcy remain on file with the notation "included in bankruptcy" and are removed from the system six (6) years from the date of the last transaction.
CONSUMER PROPOSAL: When a consumer proposal is paid, it is removed from the system three (3) years from the date of payment.
BANKLIFT: A bankruptcy is removed from the system six (6) years from the date of discharge if it is a single bankruptcy.
In the case of multiple bankruptcies (where more than one bankruptcy is declared by the consumer), each bankruptcy is kept for a period of fourteen (14) years from the date of discharge of each bankruptcy. All accounts included in a bankruptcy remain on file with the notation "included in bankruptcy" and are removed from the system six (6) years from the date of the last transaction.
Questions reliées
- A few months ago, I bought a new car, financed by the bank. My partner signed the loan agreement, and I was the co-buyer. If I sign a consumer proposal, what impact will it have on the loan? I don't want my partner to be disadvantaged.
- Can I consider the consumer proposal even if I am receiving unemployment insurance benefits (I have the maximum benefits)?
- Can my spouse and I submit a proposal at the same time? We have approximately $115,000 in debt. Can we also include our line of credit and credit facilities in this proposal? My mortgage renewal is due next year: could the financial institution refuse me?
- Does making a consumer proposal impact our job prospects? To work for the government, applicants are required to sign an authorization to check references, criminal record, and credit before being hired.
- For the past few years, the provincial government has been garnishing my wages. After all this time, I'm at my wit's end. However, I'm indebted to friends and family. I also owe Hydro-Québec, Mastercard, and now the federal government is demanding over $4,000, which will result in another wage garnishment. I'm in debt and I couldn't pay my rent this month. Can I include my unpaid rent in my consumer proposal since my landlord has gone to the Régie du logement (Quebec Rental Board) and the next month is coming up and I won't be able to pay it?
