Sawin & Shea

MAY 8, 2024

However, dealing with financial hardships like bankruptcy can make that dream seem out of reach. But, Can You Buy a House After Chapter 7 with a Co-Signer? If you’ve gone through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , you may be wondering if homeownership is still possible for you, especially if your credit has taken a major hit.

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For example, it may be harder for you to be approved for loans or credit after filing. If you need a personal loan after filing for bankruptcy , it may be approved. The amount of time it will take to get the loan depends on the type of bankruptcy you choose and how long it has been since you filed.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 7, 2023

If you have a co-signer associated with your debt or if you are a co-signer, you need to be aware of how financial liability works and what happens when the primary debtor declares bankruptcy. Fortunately, in this blog, we’ll unpack cosigner responsibilities when it comes to bankruptcy and debt.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 5, 2023

For example, if you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 5 and receive child support income on June 10, you can keep the money. The back payments are still considered part of your estate and can be liquidated to pay back your lenders. Does Bankruptcy Clear Child Support? Does Bankruptcy Clear Child Support?

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 13, 2024

It basically serves as a legally binding promise that the person filing for bankruptcy will resume making payments in full and on time to the creditor. Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 2, 2024

One of our firm’s key strengths lies in our comprehensive understanding of both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy options. Credit card balances, personal loans, and other unsecured debts can quickly spiral out of control, especially when combined with secured debts like a car loan or mortgage.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 17, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss how Chapter 13 usually affects credit scores, and we’ll give you actionable tips to begin rebuilding your credit. If you have additional questions regarding Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, contact the attorneys at Sawin & Shea, LLC.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Chapter 13 creates a 3-5 year payment plan that lets you keep assets, but you need steady income and must owe less than $465,275 in unsecured debt. Credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans make up most unsecured debt that bankruptcy can eliminate. Instead, lenders rely on your promise to pay back the money.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What’s the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13? Put simply, Chapter 7 is a liquidation while Chapter 13 is about reorganization. In the case of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , the court appoints a trustee who is in charge of selling off (liquidating) a debtor’s non-exempt assets.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 12, 2023

There are five different types of bankruptcy filings, but for clarity’s sake, we’ll be emphasizing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy-related issues as they are two of the most common ways to file. What is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

For example, when you take out a home loan, you will be required to sign a mortgage which grants the lender a lien, or security interest against your home should you fall behind on payments. Instead, when a debtor fails to pay, the lender must first file a lawsuit in order to collect what is owed.

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