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Consumer Debt vs. Non Consumer Debt

Sawin & Shea

Examples of non consumer debts include: Alimony Child support Traffic tickets Parking tickets Criminal restitution Business loans Personal guarantees Business property mortgages Business-related legal fees Taxes. Are Student Loans Consumer or Non-Consumer Debts?

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How Much Debt is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Unsecured debts refer to debts that don’t have collateral. Some examples of unsecured debts include, but are not limited to, repossessions deficiencies, old lease balances, medical bills, cash advance loans, and credit card debts. Secured debts refer to debts with collateral, like house payments and car payments.

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Dealing With Debt From COVID-19

Debt Free Colorado

You’ll have more flexibility with a nationwide loan servicers like Toyota, Ally, or Santander than you will with a buy-here-pay-here lender, but their sympathy is limited. They will feel obligated to protect their interest in the collateral (your car) and can move quickly to repossess after only a few missed payments.

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How Late Can You Be on a Car Payment, Mortgage or Other Bill?

Credit Corp

How Late Can You Be on a Mortgage Loan Payment? How Late Can You Be on Student Loans? Car Repossession It’s important to realize that an auto loan is a type of secured loan. The vehicle you purchase serves as collateral for the loan. This process is referred to as repossession.

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Bankruptcy basics: Here are the debts you cannot clear with bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Here are some of the debts that you generally cannot clear away with bankruptcy: Student loan debt. The reasoning behind classifying student loans as non-dischargeable dates back to the 1970s when most college graduates were able to land gainful employment and repay the loan fairly easily. Mortgage debt.

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Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Unsecured debts are not backed by collateral, such as car payments and home mortgages. Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides you with an automatic stay that prohibits creditors from being able to take any action to collect a debt against you, such as repossessions, wage garnishment, and legal action. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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What Debts Are Not Discharged in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

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. A Special Note About Student Loan Debt Can student loans be discharged in bankruptcy?