How long does a consumer proposal stay on a credit report? (Updated)

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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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Instant Tax Refund Comes at a Price

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Get your tax refund instantly The TV and radio advertisements are clear: “get your refund instantly” and to “never wait for your tax refund”. It’s easy too- your tax refund is loaded onto a prepaid credit card or you can opt to receive your refund by cheque. The tax preparers aren’t secretive about their fees, particularly as the maximum is set out by Canada …
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