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?
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.
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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 (..)
Titan Consulting
AUGUST 23, 2020
Chapter 7 liquidates assets and discharges qualified debts. The process takes less than a year and can eliminate the balance on most unsecured debts. Protect secured debt (home and car) from default to avoid a repossession or foreclosure. Filers must pass a means test to qualify for a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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. If you’re eligible to file under Chapter 7 and only have unsecured debts, this may be your best course of action.
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?
Credit Corp
MAY 3, 2023
Bankruptcy does have some benefits, such as potentially putting a stop to wage garnishments or foreclosures. Usually during a Chapter 13 you only pay off part of your debts. Priority and secured debts, such as taxes or auto loans, are paid in full. The Trustee’s office then pays various creditors.
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