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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

And possibly the most common question people ask is credit card debt is secured or unsecured. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference? In broad terms, if a debt is secured, it means it is backed up by collateral property. Unsecured Debt What is unsecured debt?

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

Sawin & Shea

In this blog, you’ll learn about whether you can reaffirm your debt in Ch. Have additional questions regarding bankruptcy or reaffirming secured debts? Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.

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Automatic Stay Timeline

Sawin & Shea

It stops: Debt collection efforts Foreclosures Wage garnishments Civil lawsuits Utility shutoffs Most other creditor actions to collect pre-bankruptcy debts The stay helps facilitate the goals of bankruptcy by preventing creditor collection efforts and allowing time for orderly debt restructuring or liquidation.

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How Long Will Chapter 13 Delay Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

When you’re going through the process of filing Chapter 13, foreclosure cannot occur because you’re granted an automatic stay, meaning that lenders cannot pursue your debts and recover collateral, including your home. A secured debt means that the borrower has collateral on the debt, such as a car lease.

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

Chapter 13’s main advantage is that it stops creditors from bothering you and allows you to keep property subject to a security interest, provided you continue to make payments in the repayment plan. The following are some indications that you might be a good bankruptcy applicant: Are debt collectors following you around?

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs 13: Which Is The Best Option?

Debt Free Colorado

If you have a large amount of credit card debt or high medical costs that you can’t pay, Chapter 7 may allow you to start again. Chapter 7 is a disaster when it comes to secured debt. . Chapter 7 will not assist you if your primary source of debt is a mortgage, auto loan, or other kinds of debt.

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Consolidating Your Debt? Here’s What NOT to Do

Debt Guru

Remember that there is unsecured debt (like your credit card balances) and secured debt (such as your mortgage and auto loan). The difference is that unsecured debts are not backed by collateral. You might be tempted to use your substantial home equity to consolidate debt. Don’t jeopardize your home.