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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

When filing for bankruptcy, you can discharge certain types of personal loans, meaning that you’re no longer legally responsible for paying off the debt. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what personal loans you can discharge and which filing method best suits your financial situation.

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Getting Approved for a Loan After Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Many people assume that because they have filed bankruptcy, their credit is ruined, and they will not be able to qualify for any loans. There are a number of steps you can take to improve your credit score and to make it likely that you can be approved for a loan. This is not true. More on both of those below.).

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What Is a Personal Guarantee in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

A common question we receive from those considering bankruptcy is how it impacts personal guarantees. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney before signing a personal guarantee. A personal guarantee loan is a signed agreement stating that you’re liable for a debt.

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How Much Debt is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

When facing bankruptcy, many wonder how much debt is needed to file bankruptcy. There is no minimum amount of debt you need in order to file for bankruptcy, but there are other critical factors you need to take into consideration before filing under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Should I File for Bankruptcy?

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Should you tell your creditors you are filing for bankruptcy?

Roths Child Law

One of the challenging topics when filing for bankruptcy is whether or not to tell creditors. Should you inform your creditors about your plan to file for bankruptcy, or is it a bad idea? If your objective of telling a creditor you are filing for bankruptcy is to stop collections or buy more time, you may not get what you hope for.

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SBA Loan Site Visits: How to Prepare and What to Expect

Jimerson Firm

Conducting site visits are an important aspect of servicing SBA loans. Site visits allow lenders and CDCs to gain a first-hand impression of the borrower’s business operations, evaluate risks, and inventory the collateral. Within fifteen (15) days of the occurrence of an adverse event (i.e.

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Bankruptcy Stays on Your Credit 10 Years and Other Myths

Credit Corp

You might have heard that bankruptcy gives you a clean financial slate, but that’s not exactly accurate. For those experiencing serious financial distress, bankruptcy can be a way to eventually restart. Bankruptcy is a negative item that can show up on your report and impact your credit score for years.