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Bankruptcy vs. Foreclosure

Sawin & Shea

When you are struggling to pay your bills, there may come a point where you are faced with deciding between bankruptcy vs foreclosure. If you choose bankruptcy, there are also different options depending on whether you choose a Chapter 13 bankruptcy or a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. What’s the Difference?

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Why Chapter 7 isn’t the best option for foreclosure concerns

Roths Child Law

When homeowners face the daunting prospect of foreclosure, understanding the defensive options available can potentially help them preserve their homes and financial stability. For example, two common types of bankruptcy , Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, offer different benefits and drawbacks in the context of foreclosure.

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How Long Will Chapter 13 Delay Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

Declaring bankruptcy can be incredibly daunting, but sometimes it’s the best option for moving forward to financial freedom. Although sometimes borrowers can receive a forbearance or work out a repayment plan with their lenders, many are unable to reach this agreement, meaning they’re at risk of losing their homes.

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How Long Does Foreclosure Take?

Credit Corp

MA non-judicial mortgage foreclosure can take about 120 days, or four months, to complete. Judicial foreclosures vary depending on your state. A nonjudicial mortgage foreclosure can take about 120 days, or four months, to complete. Judicial foreclosures vary depending on your state. What Is Foreclosure?

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Foreclosures in Indiana on the Rise

Sawin & Shea

With the COVID-19 foreclosure moratoriums over, housing foreclosures are once again on the rise nationally. In fact, in September of 2023, we saw home foreclosures on the rise by a whopping 18.4% Foreclosures in Indianapolis have also been increasingly more common. from this time last year.

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Will a Loan Modification Stop Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

There are few life events as stressful as a foreclosure. However, there are ways to prevent foreclosure, even if you can’t afford your mortgage payments. In this blog, we’ll share details about loan modification, who is eligible, how to obtain one to stop foreclosure, and how a lawyer for foreclosure can help.

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Understanding Indiana Foreclosure Laws

Sawin & Shea

When an Indiana homeowner is unable to make their mortgage payments, the lender eventually starts a foreclosure. The foreclosure process, if left to proceed, ultimately results in the house being sold off to settle all or part of the debt. Here are the important things you should know about Indiana’s foreclosure laws.