Sawin & Shea

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. It matters because not all debts are equal in the eyes of the law. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference?

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 26, 2022

If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. Common unsecured loans include: Bank loans with no collateral. Personal loans from lenders that you know, such as acquaintances, co-workers, employers, friends, and family. Repossession deficiency claims. Payday loans.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Types of personal loans include: Installment Plan Payday Peer-to-Peer Lending Cosigner /Guarantor Debt Consolidation Variable Rate Fixed Rate During your bankruptcy proceeding, at least a portion of these loans will be discharged, whether you borrowed from brick-and-mortar or online lenders.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Debt settlement firms expect you to stop paying your lenders and make monthly installments into a secure trust instead. While waiting for money to build up in your secure trust, the debt settlement firm won’t send any to your lenders. It’s resolved more than $1 billion in unsecured debt since it first launched in 2009.

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