Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
One of the benefits of declaring bankruptcy is that debt collectors cannot try to collect on debts that were discharged in bankruptcy. Secured Debt Secured debt would include things like: House mortgages Car/vehicle loans Some taxes Loans for furniture/appliances/large electronics Which type of debt is most often secured?
Sawin & Shea
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A major benefit of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that it allows the filer to catch up on missed mortgage, car loan, and other secured debt payments by incorporating them into the repayment plan. This helps prevent repossession or foreclosure.
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Sawin & Shea
DECEMBER 21, 2023
It stops: Debt collection efforts Foreclosures Wage garnishments Civil lawsuits Utility shutoffs Most other creditor actions to collect pre-bankruptcy debts The stay helps facilitate the goals of bankruptcy by preventing creditor collection efforts and allowing time for orderly debt restructuring or liquidation.
Sawin & Shea
MARCH 13, 2024
In this blog, you’ll learn about whether you can reaffirm your debt in Ch. Have additional questions regarding bankruptcy or reaffirming secured debts? Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 11, 2024
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Straight liquidation bankruptcy that wipes out eligible debt completely Stop creditor harassment, lawsuits, wage garnishment Get a discharge of most unsecured debts like credit cards and medical bills in just a few months Certain assets like cars or houses can be “reaffirmed” and kept after bankruptcy Qualification (..)
Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 24, 2022
When you’re going through the process of filing Chapter 13, foreclosure cannot occur because you’re granted an automatic stay, meaning that lenders cannot pursue your debts and recover collateral, including your home. A secured debt means that the borrower has collateral on the debt, such as a car lease.
Debt Free Colorado
MARCH 3, 2023
Chapter 13’s main advantage is that it stops creditors from bothering you and allows you to keep property subject to a security interest, provided you continue to make payments in the repayment plan. The following are some indications that you might be a good bankruptcy applicant: Are debt collectors following you around?
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