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What is the Bankruptcy Means Test?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 bankruptcy (the most common form of bankruptcy ) essentially wipes away a large portion of your unsecured debts and protects certain assets you may possess. Briefly, unsecured debts are not backed by any collateral. Credit card and medical debt are examples of unsecured debt.

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Dealing With Debt From COVID-19

Debt Free Colorado

They will feel obligated to protect their interest in the collateral (your car) and can move quickly to repossess after only a few missed payments. You’ll have more flexibility with a nationwide loan servicers like Toyota, Ally, or Santander than you will with a buy-here-pay-here lender, but their sympathy is limited. Your Mortgage.

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How to File for Bankruptcy

Better Credit Blog

There are several different types of bankruptcies, but the majority of individuals can only file for Chapter 7, which is also known as liquidation bankruptcy, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which is also known as the wage earner’s plan. However, you may have to surrender your assets like cash, property, etc.