By Jeff Field | Published March 26, 2024 | Posted in Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 | Tagged Tags: bankruptcy, Cram Downs, financial rehabilitation, secured debt | Leave a comment
Advantages of Using Secured Debt “Cram Downs” in Chapter 13
For individuals struggling with overwhelming debt, Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers a path to financial rehabilitation, giving them protection from creditors while they pay off a reduced portion of their unsecured debt over time. Secured debts still need to be repaid, but there is a powerful tool known as a “cram down” that can offer relief Read More
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How to Manage Your Finances During Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 is a type of bankruptcy that allows you to gain protection from creditors while repaying a portion of your outstanding debt monthly over an extended period of time. For the three- or five-year duration of the repayment plan, the court allows you a set amount to live on and a court-appointed trustee divides Read More
Read MorePros and Cons of Reaffirming a Debt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a fresh start by relieving a debtor of most or all financial obligations to creditors. Although non-exempt property can be liquidated during the process, there may be some property the debtor wants to keep, such as real estate or a vehicle. Reaffirming a debt on such property can be a Read More
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What Is the Trustee’s Role in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 13 is a type of bankruptcy relief that affords individuals protection from creditors as long as they pay off a portion of their outstanding debts over time according to a court-approved plan. The plan is supervised by a trustee, who acts as the court’s overseer throughout the process. The trustee plays a pivotal role Read More
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