Weird things about the name Kevin: Your name in reverse order is Nivek. A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give Ievnk. How do you pronounce that? How many people have the last name Kevin? In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau surveyed 352 people with the last name Kevin.
Usually, a foreclosure requires five to seven years before the borrower is eligible for another mortgage. The short sale will stay on your credit for up to seven years and can affect the ability to open credit cards and other loan accounts. If you decide a short sale will be right for you, and your lender agrees to it, then you will see an immediate drop in your score once the lender reports it the credit bureaus.
Read on to learn more about life after Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For an overview of how Chapter 13 bankruptcy works, see our Chapter 13 Bankruptcy topic area. How Long Does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Stay on Your Credit Report? According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a bankruptcy can only remain on your credit for up to ten years after your filing date. However, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy will typically be removed from your credit report after seven years. Keep in mind that the clock starts running when you file your case, not when you receive your discharge. Since most Chapter 13 bankruptcies last three to five years, chances are your Chapter 13 will only appear on your credit report for another two to four years after completing it. Can You Obtain Credit During or After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?