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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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In order to plan out your financial future, you need to understand the difference between secured and unsecured loans. Unsecured loans are loans that don’t have collateral. If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. Common unsecured loans include: Bank loans with no collateral.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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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MARCH 9, 2022

Firstly, you need to understand the difference between unsecured and secured debts. Unsecured debts refer to debts that don’t have collateral. Some examples of unsecured debts include, but are not limited to, repossessions deficiencies, old lease balances, medical bills, cash advance loans, and credit card debts.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

For Collections Against Property In a Chapter 7 case, creditors secured by property collateral have some additional options. Within 30 days of filing bankruptcy, a debtor must file a Statement of Intent regarding secured property. This states whether the debtor will surrender, redeem, or reaffirm secured debts.

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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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When filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your home’s mortgage payments will be restructured into your repayment plan, and creditors will not be able to repossess your home or take legal action against you thanks to the bankruptcy automatic stay. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy , you reaffirm your secured debts while discharging unsecured debts.

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