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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

In broad terms, if a debt is secured, it means it is backed up by collateral property. If a debt is unsecured, no collateral is put up as a guarantee to pay. They may use collection agencies , or they may sue you (asking the court to garnish wages, take an asset, or put a lien on your home). What is the difference?

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The Automatic Stay and Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. During an automatic stay, all parties or entities mentioned above are prohibited from collecting on debts you incurred before filing for bankruptcy.

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The Automatic Stay and Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. During an automatic stay, all parties or entities mentioned above are prohibited from collecting on debts you incurred before filing for bankruptcy.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On October 1, the Federal Reserve Board extended temporary actions, increasing the availability of intraday credit extended by Federal Reserve Banks on both a collateralized and uncollateralized basis until March 31, 2021. On October 17, the Massachusetts’ Eviction and Mortgage Foreclosure Moratorium Act (EMFM Act) is set to expire.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The judge stated that since Genesis never transferred the assets, they cannot be considered as collateral pledged by the debtor. However, the judge found that the contracts between Genesis and Gemini clearly required a transfer for the assets to be pledged as collateral. The final settlement required the defendants to pay $10.9

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. For more information, click here. On May 27, U.S.