Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

In some cases, the assets or secured interest is something a creditor voluntarily agrees to in a lien; in other cases, the lien may be involuntary. However, if you file for bankruptcy, it can put a pause on debt collection, including actions by secured creditors. What collection remedies are allowed will vary by state.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

However, it is important to note that before bankruptcy is declared, lenders can still come after you to get you to pay off the unsecured debt. They may use collection agencies , or they may sue you (asking the court to garnish wages, take an asset, or put a lien on your home).

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

For ten years after filing for bankruptcy, lenders will be more reluctant to extend credit, and it may even be challenging to get employment. The main disadvantage of Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that anything subject to a security interest is not exempt (home, automobile) and can be seized to satisfy the debt connected to the specific item.

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