article thumbnail

Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

However, it is important to note that before bankruptcy is declared, lenders can still come after you to get you to pay off the unsecured debt. They may use collection agencies , or they may sue you (asking the court to garnish wages, take an asset, or put a lien on your home).

article thumbnail

What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

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. What is Unsecured Debt?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

Debt RR

Businesses restructuring debt typically do so because they’re having trouble meeting obligations, and it goes both ways. A B2B company may be in financial trouble because it’s having trouble collecting on its own outstanding invoices. Many businesses are both debtors and creditors. Past-Due Secured Debt.

article thumbnail

10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

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. What Debts are Discharged in Bankruptcy? After Filing for Bankruptcy, am I Still Able to Own Property?

article thumbnail

Top 10 Changes to Consumer Bankruptcy Proposed in the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020

Collection Industry News

Three Types of Chapter 10 Plans: “Residence” and “Property” Plans for Repayment of Secured Debts and General Repayment Plans for Unsecured Debts. Secured creditors retain their liens until receipt of the full amounts owed as of the plans’ effective dates.