Category: Bankruptcy Issues Archive
Student Loan Debt Leading to Bankruptcy
Many college students end up with major debt when they step out of their commencement ceremonies. Out-of-control student loan debt is a major problem with rising tuition costs. Many parents of college students are even taking out parent loans to pay for their children’s college education. As an experienced southern ...
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What to Do When You Have a Levied Account?
When a judgment results in your account being levied without your prior knowledge…shock is an understatement. When your account is levied…it’s one of the most overwhelming situations you could ever experience. When a creditor receives a judgment, they can wipe out your checking account to the last penny. The judgment ...
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Obtaining a HELOC to Improve Your Credit Post Bankruptcy
Once you’ve filed for bankruptcy and received a discharge of your debt, you need to attempt to rebuild your credit. If you own your home, you might wonder if it’s possible to obtain a home equity line of credit (HELOC). You might also wonder if doing so would help you ...
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Receiving Collection Letters Post Bankruptcy
When a creditor does not properly cancel out an account that is listed in a bankruptcy discharge, filers who have received a discharge of debt may receive collection letters post bankruptcy. If you find yourself receiving collection letters post bankruptcy, remember that this is common and easily addressed. Sometimes accounts ...
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Medical Bankruptcy: Is There a Way to Declare Bankruptcy for Medical Bills Exclusively?
If you find yourself drowning in medical bills without the money to clear the debt, you might be wondering if there’s such a thing as medical bankruptcy; a way to declare bankruptcy for medical bills exclusively. You wouldn’t be alone. In today’s world of soaring medical costs, drastically increased life ...
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Bankruptcy and Foreclosure, Short Sale or Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure?
When your home is in the foreclosure process, you might be tempted to panic. You may feel like you don’t have any options. Many have been in this same situation, and there are options out there. The trick is deciphering between the options and pinpointing the one that will be ...
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What happens to my home if I file for bankruptcy?
Many worry about their living arrangements post-bankruptcy. What happens to my home if I file for bankruptcy? Will you be able to buy a home in the future if you’ve got a bankruptcy on your record? Will you be approved for long-term lease agreements even though you’ve filed for bankruptcy? Addressing ...
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Bankruptcy and Divorce: Can the Lender Be Forced to Remove an Ex’s Name from the Title?
Many individuals find themselves wishing there was a magical method to force a lender to remove an “ex’s” name from the deed to a house post-divorce. They find themselves unable to refinance even if the home was given to them as a part of the divorce decree. Some assume that they ...
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HELOC and bankruptcy: Negotiating, Foreclosing or Settling?
If you have questions regarding how filing for bankruptcy will affect your home equity line of credit, meet with an attorney and have HELOC and bankruptcy explained to you before proceeding. When you file for bankruptcy, the trustee reviews your case. If the trustee has no issues with your petition, ...
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US Bankruptcy Filings Down Again: Decreased 10.1% in February 2015
According to Epiq Systems, US bankruptcy filings are down again by 10.1% as of February 2015. Their latest monthly bankruptcy figures indicated a year-over-year decline. That makes 52 straight months of year-over-year declines in the US bankruptcy filing rate. The daily average of US bankruptcy filings in February was 3,422 in ...
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