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Cosigner Responsibilities: When Is a Cosigner Liable for a Debt?

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Obtaining Personal Loans with a Cosigner Having a co-signer on a personal loan or credit card means that you associate another individual with your debt. Creditors can pursue reimbursement from the co-signer via repossessions, foreclosures, wage garnishment , and other aggressive actions.

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Financial Hardship Letter: Definition, Sample, and Free Template

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Sending a financial hardship letter to your creditor can help you salvage your credit score while you get back on your feet. A financial hardship letter is a correspondence you send to a creditor that explains why your current financial situation prevents you from making debt payments. What Is Considered Financial Hardship?

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1099-C: What You Need to Know about the Cancellation of Debt Tax Form

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For example, if you borrowed $12,000 for a personal loan and only paid back $6,000, you still received the original $12,000. Not paying back the other half of the loan means you got the benefit of that money without paying for it. The creditor that sent you the 1099-C also sent a copy to the IRS.

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How to Fill Out Bankruptcy Forms in Colorado

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It is essential to disclose past financial transactions and history, including income, lawsuits, safe deposit boxes, foreclosures, and more. watercraft, aircraft, personal property (including furniture, electronics, clothing, etc.), Two of the most typical collateralized loans are mortgages and auto loans.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

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Laws called exemption statutes determine what a person or married couple can keep through the Chapter 7 process. If a debtor has assets that are not protected under those statutes, the trustee can liquidate those items and use the proceeds to pay creditors back something. Unsecured Debt What is unsecured debt?

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When Should You File for Bankruptcy?

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Bankruptcy Relief Filing for bankruptcy can not only assuage the anxiety and guilt associated with insolvency, but it can provide much-needed relief from creditors’ harassing phone calls. When you file for bankruptcy, the law immediately puts into place protections, including one that forbids creditors from contacting you in any way.

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

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A reaffirmation agreement is a document that re-obligates a debtor to repay a particular debt, such as a car loan, mortgage, or other loan type. It basically serves as a legally binding promise that the person filing for bankruptcy will resume making payments in full and on time to the creditor.