COVID-19: We’re Here To Help With Changes To Our Debt Solutions During COVID-19

COVID-19 Insolvency Trustee
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having powerful impacts on our way of life and our wallets. From increased expenses in obtaining essential supplies, income loss or reduction due to reduced hours and shortages of work, or priorities being focused on supporting family and friends through this difficult time- the economic impacts are significant and will be long lasting. You’re not alone and Krieger…
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How long does a consumer proposal stay on a credit report? (Updated)

Credit Score in Consumer Proposal
Both Equifax and TransUnion have shortened the time that consumer proposals remain on a credit report and impact a credit score. A consumer proposal will continue to appear for three years after a consumer proposal is fully performed. It will now also be limited to a maximum of six years after the consumer proposal was originally filed. This means that a consumer debtor taking the full five-…
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Surplus Income Limits Directive For 2019

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The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy has just issued their 2019 surplus income directive, setting the surplus income limits for 2018. The full text can be found at OSB Directive 11R2-2019 which includes the new 2019 surplus income limits. The surplus income directive comes into force on March 18, 2019 and applies its surplus income limits to all calculations of surplus income made by a …
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Mounting Debt Pressure While Insolvency Rates Stable

An increase in bankruptcies and insolvencies is predicted within the next year: Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals TORONTO – (November 16, 2018) – Low interest rates and access to credit have allowed some borrowers to keep up with debt repayments that otherwise would have been unmanageable. However, rising interest rates, coupled with near record high consumer debt …
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Surplus Income Limits Directive For 2018

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The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy has just issued their 2018 surplus income directive, setting the surplus income limits for 2018. The full text can be found at OSB Directive 11R2-2018 which includes the new 2018 surplus income limits. The surplus income directive comes into force on March 19, 2018 and applies its surplus income limits to all calculations of surplus income made by a …
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