Disadvantages
The disadvantage of filing for personal bankruptcy is that, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a record of this stays on the individual's credit report for up to 10 years. But you may obtain new debt or credit (credit cards, Auto, or consumer loans) after 12-24 months, and can get a new FHA mortgage loan 24 months after discharge and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan after 36 months . but during the pendency of a Chapter 13 case the debtor is not permitted to obtain additional credit without the permission of the bankruptcy court. Moreover, creditors may not be willing to risk lending money to such an individual. However, this disadvantage is not unique to Chapter 13; it may also apply to individuals currently in a Chapter 11 case, Chapter 12 case or those who are in or have recently been in a Chapter 7 case.
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