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When a Company Goes Into Administration or Liquidation Who Gets Paid First?

Hudson Weir

Once a firm enters administration, it must pay every creditor group entirely, save for ‘prescribed part’ secured creditors, before funds are distributed to the subsequent creditor. Secured creditors include leasing companies and banks.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

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. Examples of Secured Debts. Common examples of secured debts include: Home loans Car loans Cash loans secured by other personal property Judicial Liens Tax Liens.

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Top 10 Changes to Consumer Bankruptcy Proposed in the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020

Collection Industry News

Consumers in Chapter 10 can file one or more plans, including (1) a “Residence” plan, which addresses mortgages on consumers’ principal residences; (2) a “Property” plan, which addresses debts secured by other property; and (3) a general repayment plan, which addresses unsecured debts, such as credit card, medical, and student loan debts.

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

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. When the lead debtor on a co-signed loan is discharged in bankruptcy, the co-signers may still be required to pay back all or part of the loan.