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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy can be an effective way to get back on your feet. But filing for bankruptcy in Indiana doesn’t mean every outstanding debt you’ve ever incurred gets wiped away. Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others.

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

Find Out the 10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy with Colorado Bankruptcy Lawyers. The decision to file for bankruptcy is a significant one, and we are here to assist you in determining whether bankruptcy is the best course of action for your circumstances. Do bankruptcies come in different types?

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Dealing with debt can be scary and overwhelming, especially if you don’t know what will happen if you miss too many payments and default or have to file bankruptcy. While bankruptcy itself can also be scary, it is often the best option if you have too much debt to get a handle on your financial situation.

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Top 10 Changes to Consumer Bankruptcy Proposed in the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020

Collection Industry News

proposed sweeping legislation that would overhaul consumer bankruptcy law. The proposed changes generally make it easier for consumers to access the bankruptcy system and discharge their debts. Below is a discussion of 10 critical changes proposed in the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 (CBRA).

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Court Declines to use Equitable Subordination to Subordinate a Claim that had no Impact on the Subsequent Bankruptcy Estate

ABI

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff. In general, under principles of equitable subordination, a court may subordinate the claims of a creditor for conduct that is unfair to the other creditors of a bankruptcy estate. 3] According to Knox, LHCL’s secured debt should be subordinated below Knox’s judgment. [4]

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How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

Debt RR

Past-Due Secured Debt. Just like individuals, businesses often have mortgages, vehicle loans, and other secured loans. Debt can also be secured using intellectual property, equity, and other soft debt. Missing payments on secured debt causes the creditor to repossess the property as recourse.