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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

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In order to plan out your financial future, you need to understand the difference between secured and unsecured loans. If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. Common unsecured loans include: Bank loans with no collateral. Repossession deficiency claims. Credit card debts.

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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. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. What is Unsecured Debt?

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Discharge in Bankruptcy – Bankruptcy Basics

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You are not allowed to have more than $465,275 of unsecured debt (such as credit card or medical debt) or more than $1,395,875 of secured debt (such as a house, property, or vehicle). Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, you have time and a plan in which to repay your debts.

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How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

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Corporations have been increasingly defaulting on debt, with many businesses are struggling to maintain revenues and liquidity. Sometimes businesses aren’t prepared for market changes or a slump stretches longer than it should have, causing them to fall further into debt as bills pile up. Past-Due Secured Debt.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

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Reaffirming Debts in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to discharge your unsecured accounts, but you cannot do away with a creditor’s a security interest, meaning a debt with collateral must either get paid or the collateral property surrendered. Retirement accounts are generally exempt.

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National Debt Relief Review

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National Debt Relief will assess this by asking to see proof of income and expenses, like bank statements and wage slips. The firm can deal only with unsecured debts, including credit card bills. It can’t tackle secured debts like auto loans and mortgages. Collections and repossessions firms. Business debt.