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Sawin & Shea
OCTOBER 26, 2022
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.
Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Laws called exemption statutes determine what a person or married couple can keep through the Chapter 7 process. If a debtor has assets that are not protected under those statutes, the trustee can liquidate those items and use the proceeds to pay creditors back something. Unsecured Debt What is unsecured debt?
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Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 25, 2022
Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. If you miss payments and default on this type of debt, the creditor can seize the asset to liquidate it and apply those proceeds to the money you owe. Unsecured debt, unlike secured debt, is not tied to any collateral or property.
Sawin & Shea
JUNE 16, 2021
Pros: Because you are no longer overwhelmed with creditors and debts, you may be able to save money for secured loans or secured credit cards. How to obtain a personal loan: Get a copy of your credit reports (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). Apply for a Home Equity Loan or a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC).
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 18, 2023
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a form of personal bankruptcy that liquidates filers’ assets to discharge qualifying unsecured debts. Unsecured debts are not backed by collateral, such as car payments and home mortgages. Additionally, your creditors will not be allowed to contact you. Creditors are allowed to attend, but they rarely do.
Sawin & Shea
JUNE 7, 2023
Obtaining Personal Loans with a Cosigner Having a co-signer on a personal loan or credit card means that you associate another individual with your debt. A guarantor is typically someone who agrees to pay back a loan in the event that the borrower defaults on their payments.
Sawin & Shea
MARCH 7, 2023
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Court will place an automatic stay upon filing, which stops creditors from collecting payments, garnishing wages, or repossessing property. This includes debts such as credit card balances, medical bills, personal loans, utility bills, back rent, mortgages, and car payments.
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