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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

When filing for bankruptcy, you can discharge certain types of personal loans, meaning that you’re no longer legally responsible for paying off the debt. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what personal loans you can discharge and which filing method best suits your financial situation.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a great financial solution for those struggling with debt, especially unsecured debts. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you as the debtor can discharge most unsecured obligations after liquidating nonexempt assets. What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Getting Approved for a Loan After Bankruptcy

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Many people assume that because they have filed bankruptcy, their credit is ruined, and they will not be able to qualify for any loans. There are a number of steps you can take to improve your credit score and to make it likely that you can be approved for a loan. You are no risk to the bank because they already have your money.

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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

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In this blog, we’ll discuss how Chapter 13 usually affects credit scores, and we’ll give you actionable tips to begin rebuilding your credit. If you have additional questions regarding Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, contact the attorneys at Sawin & Shea, LLC.

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What Is Nonexempt Property In Bankruptcy, And Why Does It Matter?

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They will sell them and use the revenues to pay for the bankruptcy’s fees , charges, and expenditures before paying creditors. The Trustee confiscates your bank and savings accounts when the bankruptcy order is issued. If the account is in credit, the amount is a bankruptcy asset. personal injury compensation.

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How to Fill Out Bankruptcy Forms in Colorado

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Key information needed includes the applicant’s Social Security Number, business name (if applicable), chosen bankruptcy chapter, filing fee payment method, past bankruptcy filings, home rental status, ownership of hazardous property, and completion of a credit counseling course. You can start over because of that.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

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However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. What is Secured Debt? What is Unsecured Debt?