{"id":16021,"date":"2020-09-16T19:13:25","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T19:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/?page_id=16021"},"modified":"2025-04-25T07:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:01:20","slug":"file-a-consumer-proposal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/file-a-consumer-proposal","title":{"rendered":"Filing for a Consumer Proposal &#8211; Disadvantages &#038; Advantages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Banner Image with Heading and Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;vertical-align&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#e7dff3&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_type=&#8221;circular&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(91,37,175,0.44) 15%|rgba(91,37,175,0) 70%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(91,37,175,0.44)&#8221; 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It\u00a0can be used to\u00a0<strong>deal with your debts<\/strong>\u00a0when you don&#8217;t qualify for or have been declined for a\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation#debt-consolidation-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">debt consolidation loan<\/a>, a\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation#debt-management-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">debt management program<\/a>, and you\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>don&#8217;t want to go bankrupt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;17px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||120px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;35px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;55px||||false|false&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;ramp2&#8243; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;#e4f8e0&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;get-cell-phone&#8221; module_class=&#8221;custom_row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;vertical-align second-on-mobile&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;24px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height: 90%;\">How to File a Consumer Proposal<br \/> <span style=\"font-size: 70%; color: #747474;\">Talk to a Bankruptcy Trustee<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Only a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/bankruptcy\/bankruptcy-definitions-glossary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"-1\">bankruptcy trustee<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0can file a consumer proposal on your behalf. The way it works is that your trustee sends out a &#8220;proposal&#8221; to your creditors asking that they accept payment of less than the full amount of your debt. Creditors holding the majority of your debts must agree to the proposal for it to work, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/consumer-proposal-canada#which-debts-are-eligible-for-consumer-proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"-1\">not all debts are eligible<\/a>\u00a0to be included.<\/p>\n<p><em>You may need to seriously consider declaring\u00a0bankruptcy if enough of your creditors don&#8217;t agree to the consumer proposal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If the majority of your creditors accept the bankruptcy trustee&#8217;s proposal then you would have the opportunity to repay less than the full amount of your debt within 5 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;first-on-mobile&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;2%&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/looking-and-considering-at-more-options_2colm.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Looking And Considering At More&#8221; title_text=&#8221;looking-and-considering-at-more-options&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; max_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; max_height_tablet=&#8221;600px&#8221; max_height_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||-35px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-45px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|200px|20px|200px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]If you aren&#8217;t able to consistently make your payments on this program, your proposal would collapse and you couldn&#8217;t file another one. With your financial future at stake, it is also worth checking out other options to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"-1\">consolidate debt<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#e4f8e0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-10px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;70px||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;35px||142px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;55px||||false|false&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;wave2&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;17px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages and Disadvantages of Filing for a Consumer Proposal<\/h2>\n<p>There are many advantages and disadvantages that you should be aware of before you go through with filing a consumer proposal. It is important to consider your situation and the impact this legal process will have on your credit rating in the future.<\/li>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Advantages<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>No interest<\/li>\n<li>Repay less than you owe<\/li>\n<li>Pauses active collection on student loans<\/li>\n<li>Alternative to bankruptcy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Disadvantages<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>It&#8217;s not private. A proposal is a matter of public record<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/blog\/dealing-with-debt\/if-it-sounds-too-good-to-be-true-proceed-with-caution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"-1\">not as fast and easy as sometimes advertised<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Not all creditors will accept your proposal<\/li>\n<li>A typical Consumer Proposal is repaid over 4 to 5 years<\/li>\n<li>If you default (miss 3 payments), you&#8217;re not able to file another proposal<\/li>\n<li>Is reported on your credit report and typically negatively impacts your credit score for 6 years<\/li>\n<li>1 out of 5 people who successfully pay off their Consumer Proposal end up needing to repeat the process in the future<\/li>\n<li>A fee of around $1,800 is usually charged<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||100px|||&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;curve2&#8243; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;#5b25af&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height: 90%;\">Canada&#8217;s Other Debt Consolidation Options<br \/> <span style=\"font-size: 70%; color: #747474;\">Loans, Mortgages, Credit Cards, DMP, Settlement, Borrowing Money &amp; More<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might be wondering what to do because you&#8217;ve been\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/blog\/debt-consolidation\/solutions-when-you-are-declined-for-a-debt-consolidation-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"-1\">declined for a debt consolidation loan<\/a>. Below is more information about consolidating your debts with a debt consolidation loan, as well as many other options.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you&#8217;re feeling overwhelmed and just need someone to give you some guidance about the best options for dealing with your debts based on your financial situation, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us and ask us your questions. We&#8217;re happy to help by phone,\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-888-527-8999\" tabindex=\"-1\">1-888-527-8999<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"-1\">anonymous online chat<\/a>,\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@nomoredebts.org\" id=\"infonomoredebtsorg\" tabindex=\"-1\">email<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;17px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/what-is-it-how-does-it-work\" tabindex=\"-1\">Consolidate using a Debt Consolidation Loan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/consolidate-debts-home-equity-loan-refinance-mortgage\" tabindex=\"-1\">Consolidate using a Home Equity Loan \/ Refinance Mortgage \/ Second Mortgage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/consolidate-debts-line-of-credit\" tabindex=\"-1\">Consolidate using a Line of Credit or Overdraft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/consolidate-debts-credit-cards-balance-transfer\" tabindex=\"-1\">Consolidate debts on your Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/debt-consolidation-program-dcp\" tabindex=\"-1\">Consolidate using a Debt Management Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/debt-settlement-negotiation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Consolidate by doing a Debt Settlement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mymoneycoach.ca\/resources\/financial-definitions-terms-glossary#Consumer-Proposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"-1\">File a Consumer Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/consolidate-debts-borrow-money-family-friends\" tabindex=\"-1\">Consolidate by Borrowing from Family or Friends<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nLast Updated on April 25, 2025 \n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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Since it is a legal process, you may want to talk to one of our Credit Counsellors or your bank before you start the process. You can find more information on any of the links above or on this page about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/debt-help\/debt-consolidation\/how-to-get-free-help-and-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" tabindex=\"-1\">debt consolidation options and advice<\/a>.\u00a0We are also here to help and our service is free and confidential.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;\/contact-us&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Get Help Now&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#2ad13d&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_bg_color__hover=&#8221;#2ad13d&#8221; button_bg_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_border_radius__hover=&#8221;8px&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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