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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The judge stated that since Genesis never transferred the assets, they cannot be considered as collateral pledged by the debtor. However, the judge found that the contracts between Genesis and Gemini clearly required a transfer for the assets to be pledged as collateral. The final settlement required the defendants to pay $10.9

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Dismissed. Can I Refile?

Sawin & Shea

Removal of your automatic stay protection : You’ll no longer have protection from your creditors, potentially leaving you vulnerable to wage garnishment, debt collection lawsuits, repossessions, and foreclosures. That said, filers cannot discharge all of their debts through Chapter 13.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On July 24, the Department of Education (DOE) issued a final interpretation to clarify that the Higher Education Act (HEA) preempts state laws and other applicable federal laws “only in limited and discrete respects.” For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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How Does a Debt Consolidation Program Work?

Titan Consulting

HELOC ( home equity line of credit ) will convert unsecured debts into a secured loan using your home as collateral. Converting unsecured debt to secured debt could put collateral, such as your home, at risk of foreclosure. Home loans include high upfront fees and loan qualifying parameters that may limit its availability.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. For more information, click here.

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The Best Debt Consolidation Loans

Better Credit Blog

Can’t secure a loan with collateral such as a car. Offers educational tools to help improve your credit situation. Proceed with caution, though, “since these options use your home as collateral, you could face a foreclosure if you do not keep up with payments for any reason.” Other Lenders We Considered.

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The Best Debt Consolidation Loans

Better Credit Blog

Can’t secure a loan with collateral such as a car. Offers educational tools to help improve your credit situation. Proceed with caution, though, “since these options use your home as collateral, you could face a foreclosure if you do not keep up with payments for any reason.” Other Lenders We Considered.