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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

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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Second Mortgage Lien Stripping With Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

When a court approves the stripping of a lien, after your discharge those lenders can no longer collect debts on that lien or threaten to foreclose on a home for missed payments. It means that in the event of a sheriff’s sale, no money will be granted to the lender. Fortunately, Indiana is a judicial foreclosure state.

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Consumer Debt vs. Non Consumer Debt

Sawin & Shea

An automatic stay prevents creditors and lenders from collecting debt or collateral on protected assets. With consumer debts, co-debtors receive the protection of an automatic stay. How Does Consumer and Non-Consumer Debt Impact Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing?

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Second Mortgage Lien Stripping With Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

When a court approves the stripping of a lien, after your discharge those lenders can no longer collect debts on that lien or threaten to foreclose on a home for missed payments. It means that in the event of a sheriff’s sale, no money will be granted to the lender. Fortunately, Indiana is a judicial foreclosure state.

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Overview of Florida’s New Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act

Jimerson Firm

The Act codifies existing common law in Florida regarding the right to have a receiver appointed by the court in commercial foreclosure actions, and provides much needed clarity, predictability, and uniformity on the standard for the appointment of a receiver and the powers of receivers. What is the Purpose of the Act?

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

Sawin & Shea

A Chapter 13 is a great way to help people get caught up on secured debt that they are behind on. We can help people re-organize secured debt in various ways to help people stop repossessions or foreclosure and get back on track with payments to keep those items. Next, the judge will assign a bankruptcy trustee to your case.

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

Sawin & Shea

It’s often necessary for risky or low-credit borrowers to have a co-signer in order to secure a loan or another form of debt. When a borrower applies for a loan or credit card, the lender will assess their creditworthiness by looking at their income, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio. Considering Filing for Bankruptcy?