Loan eligibility after a bankruptcy depends on the underwriting criteria of the loan provider, meaning different loan providers have different requirements for eligibility. While many loan providers won't approve a borrower if there is a bankruptcy on their credit report, there are some loan providers who will. Chapter 13 bankruptcies will stay on your credit report for seven years, while Chapter 7 bankruptcies will stay on your credit report for 10 years. Qualifying for a personal loan with a bankruptcy on your credit report may be challenging but not impossible. Some lenders focus on alternative metrics such as cash-flow and employment, which could help with getting a loan, even while the bankruptcy is still on your credit report.