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What Are Preferential Payments in Bankruptcy?

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Secured vs. Unsecured Creditor A secured creditor has a lien of some kind on a debtor’s property. Bank-owned assets that have a recurring monthly payment, like mortgage payments or an auto loan fall under this category. Unsecured creditors lend money without any collateral. Family members.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

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If you are not, this test determines how much you are required to pay back to your unsecured creditors in a Chapter 13 reorganization. Mortgages and car loans are both considered secured debts because they both have backing collateral. This is a test that determines if you are eligible for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

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Common types of dischargeable debt include: Credit card debt Medical debt Judgements Utility bills Back rent Personal loans Repossession balances While Chapter 13 helps you repay certain debts and discharge remaining balances, not all forms of debt are dischargeable. Fortunately, you can obtain a secured card that includes collateral.

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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. Chapter 7 has a means test.

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Dealing With Debt From COVID-19

Debt Free Colorado

Many creditors such as mortgage servicers, auto lenders, and credit card companies are offering assistance to individuals financially affected by the pandemic. You’ll have more flexibility with a nationwide loan servicers like Toyota, Ally, or Santander than you will with a buy-here-pay-here lender, but their sympathy is limited.

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How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

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Refinancing typically lowers monthly payments and interest rates in exchange for lengthening the timeframe of the loan. Some creditors will accept equity and/or other concessions in exchange for debt forgiveness. Regardless of how it’s restructured, creditors often choose this route to protect their investments. Noteholders.

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

BN Lawyers

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. A lender who provided a secured loan for your kitchen equipment would have a difficult time profitably foreclosing on those assets.