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Dealing With Debt From COVID-19

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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. If you own a home the consequences of a judgment against you are more significant as judgment creditors can place liens against your home. Your Mortgage. Student Loans.

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SURVIVING FINANCIAL DISTRESS FROM COVID-19 IN THE RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SERVICE INDUSTRY

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These parties could foreclose or repossess the property securing the loans. They could lock you out of your location or repossess equipment. These creditors are not of equal importance. Low Priority: Unsecured Lenders and other Creditors. Unsecured lenders should generally be willing to defer payments.

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

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Creditors are prohibited from contacting you after your petition is filed. While bankruptcy law forces you to sell some assets to repay unsecured creditors, the majority of Americans keep all of their property because of bankruptcy limits on the categories of assets that may be used to settle debts. This is a secured obligation.