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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a great financial solution for those struggling with debt, especially unsecured debts. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you as the debtor can discharge most unsecured obligations after liquidating nonexempt assets. What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Discharge Once you complete paying off your repayment plan over three to five years, the court will discharge your eligible debts. The reason why creditors prefer you file Chapter 13 is because Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharges unsecured debts after the trustee liquidates nonexempt assets.

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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. Many businesses are both debtors and creditors. That’s why it behooves everyone to understand debt restructuring. Debt can also be secured using intellectual property, equity, and other soft debt.

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SURVIVING FINANCIAL DISTRESS FROM COVID-19 IN THE RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SERVICE INDUSTRY

BN Lawyers

These parties could foreclose or repossess the property securing the loans. They could lock you out of your location or repossess equipment. These creditors are not of equal importance. Unsecured lenders should generally be willing to defer payments. The second is if the business’s debts are less than $2,725,625.

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs 13: Which Is The Best Option?

Debt Free Colorado

Creditors are prohibited from contacting you after your petition is filed. While bankruptcy law forces you to sell some assets to repay unsecured creditors, the majority of Americans keep all of their property because of bankruptcy limits on the categories of assets that may be used to settle debts.