how can I get a loan if I have bad credit and have

[tifrod2003]

filed for bankruptcy in the past? my bankruptcy has not yet been discharged, it wont be until the end of next year, I need it for past due bills, utility and others, I DONT WANT a debt consolidation, i would like a personal loan to just wipe everything clean. help!

[Fast S]

Bad credit personal loans normally carry a higher rate of interest. This is because of the higher risk potential in such loans. One may also be overcharged on this account. The borrowers are asked to pay a hefty charge and have to face some inflexible terms of payment. Nevertheless, there are lenders who charge reasonably lower rates of interestcomfort and a future comfort also leads to this trap. Deciding the monthly repayments and the number of installments further strain your mental faculties. An expert advice from knowledgeable people will help in this decision. Being aware of ones financial condition, the borrower can decide the various details of the loan in a much better manner. Thus, the final decision is reserved with the borrower himself.

[Gauri G]

When it comes to a loan after bankruptcy, here are some steps you can take before applying which could increase your chances of qualifying.

First, work on increasing your credit score. This is very important, because most lenders will review your credit report when deciding whether or not to extend you a loan after bankruptcy. This is true whether you are talking about a car loan after bankruptcy, a conventional home loan after bankruptcy, or a personal loan after bankruptcy.

So, how do you increase your credit score? There are a number of ways. One is by removing any inaccurate or obsolete negative information from your credit reports. Another way is to open some new accounts and pay them in a timely manner over time. There are more ways to increase your credit score, but I don't have enough space to cover them here.Second, you will need to know which lenders to approach when it comes to applying for a loan after bankruptcy. For example, if you apply for with a lender that doesn't accept applicants that have a recent bankruptcy on their credit report then you never had a chance to begin with.