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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

Sawin & Shea

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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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

Unsecured debt would include things like: Medical bills Credit card bills Utility bills Back rent Personal loans At the end of the bankruptcy process, the remaining balances for these types of unsecured debts will likely be forgiven. The two most common examples of secured debt are mortgages and auto loans.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. What is Unsecured Debt?

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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. Personal loans from lenders that you know, such as acquaintances, co-workers, employers, friends, and family. In addition to unsecured personal loans, there are other types of unsecured debts, such as: Medical bills. Credit card debts.

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Connecticut Banking Statutes Amendments Take Effect October 1

Troutman Sanders

As discussed here , with this bill, Connecticut joins several other states that have set strict rate caps on consumer loans, including Illinois, New Mexico, Colorado, and California, and those that expressly provide for a predominant economic interest test for true lender purposes. The law will take effect on October 1, 2023.

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Can I File Bankruptcy on Just My Credit Cards?

Sawin & Shea

Briefly, unsecured debts are not backed by any collateral and include things like credit card balances and unpaid medical bills. However, secured debt means the borrower has put up collateral (e.g. Creditors cannot reclaim any of your property if you default on a loan. When Should I Consider Declaring Bankruptcy?

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Reshaping Debt Collections with the QCR Accelerator

Qualco

Its scalability and preconfigured settings enable lenders to refine their collection strategies and enhance operational efficiency, establishing the QCR Accelerator as a vital tool for meeting a wide array of needs while ensuring fast ROI and lower implementation costs.