Sadly the Supreme Court of the United States in a unanimous decision held that a Chapter 7 Debtor cannot wipe out an underwater second mortgage. The case is Bank of America, N.A. v Caulkett, 575 U.S. _ (2015)(June 1, 2015) An example of an underwater 2nd mortgage would be as follows: This case did not change anything […]
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Chapter 7 Mortgage VideoIF I FILE BANKRUPTCY CAN I REBUILD MY CREDIT? WILL I BE ABLE TO BUY A HOUSE? Bankruptcy cases show up on your credit report as a bad mark but it often cleans up other bad marks. Also, it reduces your debt to income ratio. So there is good and there is bad. Credit reports
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Bankruptcy Credit VideoWalking down any street in America you’ll likely pass one or several homeless people. Some people might choose to put a few dollars in their cup, while others may simply be at capacity already dealing with their own problems and may forge ahead without considering the homeless person. It’s hard to know what’s going on
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Bankruptcy Debt VideoWhat happens when I have a Personal Injury claim and I need to file a Bankruptcy? Can I protect a potential settlement or judgment? The answer is “Yes” you can file bankruptcy, protect your claim, and even keep your current lawyer. The problem most frequently arises when a person is hurt in an automobile accident
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Personal Injury VideoBetween 2005 and 2008, the banking industry offered Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC loans) to thousands of homeowners. If you have one coming due, you may have a major problem on your hands. The HELOC loans generally only charge monthly interest payments for a certain period of years. When the loan expires, the homeowners
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Home Equity Mortgage VideoThe idea of filing for bankruptcy is difficult for many people to swallow. Among other things, the shame of letting themselves get into financial hardship can keep people from taking that action. While the process can be difficult to commence, the reality is there are times when it is necessary to simply regroup and start
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Bankruptcy Marriage VideoWhen property owners including homeowners do not pay real estate taxes the County can “sell” the taxes to a “tax buyer.” I DON’T WANT TO LOSE MY HOME. WHAT CAN I DO? HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: If the taxes are delinquent for more than one (1) year the county sells the taxes. A tax buyer
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Real Estate Real Estate Tax VideoBusinesses owned solely in an individual’s name or owned by a married couple might well look to reorganize through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. There may be a time when the business is being crushed by debt but could go forward profitably if debts were prioritized and in many cases substantially reduced. Chapter 13 is only
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Businesses Reorganizing VideoIndividuals often have good Personal Injury claims; most arising out of Automobile accidents. Even when liability is clear and actual damages are proven Insurance delay and delay. Insurance companies have 2 reasons. First, they can use the money they will eventually payout for as long as possible. Second, they hope to wear out the Plaintiff
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