Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When filing for bankruptcy, you can discharge certain types of personal loans, meaning that you’re no longer legally responsible for paying off the debt. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what personal loans you can discharge and which filing method best suits your financial situation.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In broad terms, if a debt is secured, it means it is backed up by collateral property. If a debt is unsecured, no collateral is put up as a guarantee to pay. Unsecured Debt What is unsecured debt? The two most common examples of secured debt are mortgages and auto loans.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 13, 2024

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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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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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 9, 2023

You aren’t allowed to pick and choose which debt you want the bankruptcy to apply to. Briefly, unsecured debts are not backed by any collateral and include things like credit card balances and unpaid medical bills. Creditors cannot reclaim any of your property if you default on a loan. What is my total credit card debt?

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Debt Guru

JULY 19, 2020

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.

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Qualco

APRIL 15, 2024

A CHANGING CREDIT LANDSCAPE Over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in the usage of unsecured credit products, such as personal loans and credit cards, particularly following COVID- 19 and the rising cost of living.

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