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How Much Does a Voluntary Repossession Affect Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

Voluntary repossession is sometimes the best option for borrowers who can no longer afford their car payments. Rather than have your car seized involuntarily, you can give up your vehicle willingly to your lender. So how much does voluntary repossession affect your credit? What Is Voluntary Repossession?

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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. Payday loans.

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Can you keep a car once the lender starts repossession efforts?

Roths Child Law

When you fall behind on payments, the lender who financed the purchase might decide to repossess the vehicle. How does repossession work? Repossession usually starts with the lender warning and then formally notifying the vehicle owner about arrears on their payments.

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Building Credit During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy can seem like a daunting task, but it’s often the right move for those who are facing foreclosure, repossession, or have exorbitant debts. If you’re thinking of filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may have questions regarding how it will impact your credit score.

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Car Repossessions During the COVID-19 Crisis

Sawin & Shea

Hi, I’m Andrew Sawin, an attorney at Sawin and Shea Bankruptcy Law Office. I’m here to talk to you today about repossessions. I know currently with this current COVID-19 crisis, many car lenders have voluntarily suspended repossessions. There is no state mandate keeping them from repossessing cars.

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Consumer Debt vs. Non Consumer Debt

Sawin & Shea

When filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it’s critical to understand the difference between consumer debt and non-consumer debt. Your consumer and non-consumer debts impact your ability to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and your debt types also determine what’s protected by an automatic stay when filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

Bankruptcy will destroy your credit and remain on your credit report for up to 10 years. You must qualify to file for bankruptcy, and your income must meet an income means test. When government assistance is not providing enough income to cover job losses, should you file for bankruptcy or hold out for the economic recovery?