Fundera

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

What Is Business Bankruptcy? If you’re struggling to pay off business debts, filing for business bankruptcy might help. Business owners can file for Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, depending on the business’s debt levels and financial situation.

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Credibly

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Additionally, your lender can report the default to credit bureaus, which can have a negative impact on your credit score and you’ll likely be unable to get another business loan ever again. What happens if your business defaults on a loan? Doing this has an enormous impact on your credit score.

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tillful

MAY 17, 2023

A derogatory mark on a credit report refers to a negative item such as a late payment, a loan default, a repossession, or a foreclosure. Unfortunately, derogatory marks cause your credit scores to drop and alert future creditors that you present a higher credit risk. Do business collections affect your credit score?

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Fundera

JUNE 13, 2018

If you don’t have that protection in place by dividing your business finances, you risk opening up your personal finances to seizure when that judgement goes against you. If you’re a serious entrepreneur—or even a casual one—there’s no reason to put your personal assets, credit score, and precious time at risk.

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Fundera

AUGUST 26, 2018

The biggest consideration for card issuers is your personal credit score—if you’re responsible with your personal debt, as indicated by your credit history, you’re lower risk for a business credit card. After all, you are the one in control of your business’s finances. One drawback of this approach?

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Due

MAY 28, 2023

Additionally, small businesses often can’t pay their existing debt, leading to decreased business credit scores or even bankruptcy. Again, small businesses are the most vulnerable, so during a recession the number of small business bankruptcies often increases significantly.

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Fundera

MARCH 10, 2019

In most cases, a corporation or limited liability company protects individuals from business failings—including a business’s bad credit score or even a business bankruptcy. This is exactly why it’s important to fully understand what you’re signing.

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