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Understanding Indiana Foreclosure Laws

Sawin & Shea

When an Indiana homeowner is unable to make their mortgage payments, the lender eventually starts a foreclosure. The foreclosure process, if left to proceed, ultimately results in the house being sold off to settle all or part of the debt. Here are the important things you should know about Indiana’s foreclosure laws.

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How does the automatic stay protect creditors and debtors?

Roths Child Law

Bankruptcy is a complex procedure that aims to give debtors a fresh start while ensuring creditors get as much repayment as possible. Understanding the automatic stay's role in bankruptcy The automatic stay is a temporary order that halts actions by creditors to collect debts from the person who has declared bankruptcy.

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Bankruptcy vs. Foreclosure

Sawin & Shea

When you are struggling to pay your bills, there may come a point where you are faced with deciding between bankruptcy vs foreclosure. If you are facing foreclosure or bankruptcy, the best way to determine which choice is right for you is to speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Bankruptcy vs. Foreclosure: Which is Worse?

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Personal Property

Jimerson Firm

if the collateral is likely to be acquired by SBA or the lender at the foreclosure sale, the expenses associated with the care, preservation and resale of the acquired collateral. If a secured creditor breaches the peace, it may be liable to the debtor for damage done to the debtor or its premises during an unauthorized entry.

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Why sudden job losses put people at risk of bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

When they can't find a job that offers comparable pay, they may find themselves unable to pay their bills at all in facing foreclosure, repossession or lawsuits from creditors. Even successful professionals typically only have enough money in savings to cover their cost-of-living expenses for a month or two.

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1099-C: What You Need to Know about the Cancellation of Debt Tax Form

Credit Corp

The creditor that sent you the 1099-C also sent a copy to the IRS. The creditor must file a 1099-C the year following the calendar year when a qualifying event occurs. That just means the creditor must file the next year if they discharge or forgive a debt. This is similar to the rule for W-2s from employers.

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What Does a Chapter 13 Repayment Plan Look Like?

Sawin & Shea

It stops creditors from pestering you and halts repossessions and foreclosures while you work on creating a repayment plan that’s reasonable for you to repay based on your income and assets. It stops creditors from calling and otherwise contacting you. In fact, the U.S. What Is A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?