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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

If you do not qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate your debts, you may be required to pay back a significant portion of your debts under a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and still suffer the negative impact to your credit score. In many cases, you will lose secured assets such as your home and vehicles.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

The bankruptcy trustee will sell your non-exempt assets to pay a portion of your debts to creditors. You’ll then be able to discharge the balance of eligible debts, such as credit card debt and medical bills. Mortgages and car loans are both considered secured debts because they both have backing collateral.