Chapter 7 bankruptcy Debtor Personal loans Secured Creditor 
Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Put simply, Chapter 7 is a liquidation while Chapter 13 is about reorganization. In the case of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , the court appoints a trustee who is in charge of selling off (liquidating) a debtor’s non-exempt assets. This is what is called a “surrender” under bankruptcy law.
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 25, 2022
However, if you file for bankruptcy, it can put a pause on debt collection, including actions by secured creditors. How your debt is handled in bankruptcy will depend on which type you file. With unsecured debt, there is no lien or security interest agreed upon. Examples of Unsecured Debts.
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