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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. Before you declare bankruptcy, it’s crucial to understand how the law treats the concept of secured vs unsecured debt. And possibly the most common question people ask is credit card debt is secured or unsecured.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

The main disadvantage of Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that anything subject to a security interest is not exempt (home, automobile) and can be seized to satisfy the debt connected to the specific item. However, how can you tell if your debt issue calls for such a drastic measure? What Debts are Discharged in Bankruptcy?

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Debt RR

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Some level of distressed debt can be forgiven, although that’s far from the only option. 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. Secured Creditors.

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BN Lawyers

MARCH 23, 2020

These parties could foreclose or repossess the property securing the loans. 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. Lower-cost credit may become available.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Creditors will also benefit from the lower costs, quicker proceedings, and increased certainty about the outcome of the process, if at the expense of some leverage. First, the total amount of secured plus unsecured debt may not exceed $7.5 million, counting only noncontingent, liquidated, and non-insider debt.

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