Individuals in the US can file either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but you may not know which is right for you. Learning about the major differences between a Chapter 7 versus a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you find out.
Continue ReadingIndividuals in the US can file either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but you may not know which is right for you. Learning about the major differences between a Chapter 7 versus a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you find out.
Continue ReadingWhile it's possible to buy a car while in an open Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may not want to. Finding financing during this process is hard, due to the liquidation of assets. Plus, if you have enough cash to buy a car, it may jeopardize your bankruptcy.
Continue ReadingIt might be possible to get an auto loan while in an open Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but it may not be a good idea.
Continue ReadingYour trustee plays an important role during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. See how they can help you get an auto loan.
Continue ReadingYes, you can get a car loan after you’ve come through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You'll typically have an easier time getting a car loan once it's completed, but you'll find that it'll leave you with a lower credit score and a mark on your credit reports.
Continue ReadingYou have determined that bankruptcy may be the only way to handle your enormous debt, but you don't think that you have the available cash to pay the filing fees or to retain legal council. Luckily, there may still be a solution that will allow you to obtain the services and protection that you need.
Continue ReadingA bankruptcy stays on your credit report for up to seven or ten years, depending on if you filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. However, that doesn't mean that your credit has to stay down all that time. You can start rebuilding your credit after bankruptcy right away.
Continue ReadingIt is a last resort measure, but Chapter 7 bankruptcy can leave you with a fresh start and an opportunity to rebuild your credit from the ground up.
Continue ReadingIf you really need to purchase a car before filing for bankruptcy (BK), it might be possible for you to do so. There may even be some advantages that come with buying a vehicle pre-bankruptcy.
Continue ReadingReaffirming a car loan involves committing to a restructured contract. And with reaffirmation, the lender won't be permitted to repossess the vehicle as long as you're making payments.
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