Can I File A Bankruptcy With A Joint Mortgage?

2008-03-15

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As long as the mortgage payments continue to be made, there will be no effect on the credit rating at all. If you do have to file bankruptcy, you should call the bank/ credit union/ mortage company holding the mortgage and let them know that the payments will be made. 

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