Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Additionally, not all unsecured debt is dischargeable under Chapter 7. The means test decides who can seek debt relief. Short foreclosure protection – When your home is faced with foreclosure, the automatic stay is not in effect indefinitely. The lender protects the borrower against foreclosure.

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Titan Consulting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Debt consolidation might include a debt management repayment plan, credit card balance transfer, personal loan, or equity line of credit. The main strategy in any debt consolidation strategy involves replacing one debt with another debt, usually with a lower interest rate or monthly payment.

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Debt Guru

JULY 19, 2020

Remember that there is unsecured debt (like your credit card balances) and secured debt (such as your mortgage and auto loan). The difference is that unsecured debts are not backed by collateral. You might be tempted to use your substantial home equity to consolidate debt. Don’t jeopardize your home.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 2, 2023

Chapter 7 Chapter 7 bankruptcy (the most common form of bankruptcy ) essentially wipes away a large portion of your unsecured debts and includes rules to protect assets that are classified as exempt at the time you file. Unsecured debt includes things like credit card debt, medical debt, and personal loans.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 7, 2023

If you have a co-signer associated with your debt or if you are a co-signer, you need to be aware of how financial liability works and what happens when the primary debtor declares bankruptcy. Fortunately, in this blog, we’ll unpack cosigner responsibilities when it comes to bankruptcy and debt.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 13, 2024

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.

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