
A credit score is a numerical rating that represents your creditworthiness based on your credit history, debt levels, and payment behavior. Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows you to eliminate or restructure debts if you cannot repay them. Bankruptcy lowers your credit score because it signals that you were unable to repay debts.
Credit scoring models consider bankruptcy one of the most negative marks that can appear on a credit report. Lenders see bankruptcy as a significant risk factor, which means it will likely be harder to get approved for new credit if you file for bankruptcy.
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