There are many reasons people have bad credit rating and need to improve or repair their credit ratings, one of which is wanting to apply for a mortgage after bankruptcy. Having bankruptcy on your credit record does not have to be the disaster many people believe it is, and so long as you take the right steps and be patient, then you will be able to build up a good credit report in the space of around two years, meaning you will then be a candidate whose application would be considered by lenders. » Read more: Credit Rating Repair