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Another Bankruptcy Court Weighs in on Postpetition Interest

PBWT

Because it was solvent at confirmation, the debtor proposed to pay secured creditors in full, with interest at the contract rate, and general unsecured creditors in full, with postpetition interest at the “legal rate,” or a rate determined by the Court that leaves the creditors unimpaired. [1]

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Decoding Chapter 12 Bankruptcy: Navigating the 20-Year Treasury Bond Rate vs. National Prime Rate Dilemma in Determining Discount Rates on Secured Creditor Claims

ABI

In a Chapter 12 bankruptcy, the debtor generally proposes a plan for repaying creditors from future earnings. [1] 1] Under a Chapter 12 plan, secured creditors will generally be paid in full, while unsecured creditors will often receive less than full payment. [2] 10] These loans were secured by $1.45

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What Should Construction Contractors Do When a Property Owner Files For Bankruptcy?

Jimerson Firm

Contractors and subcontractors that have lien rights under applicable construction lien laws may have the ability to assert what is known as a secured claim in bankruptcy. Secured creditors are those that have their claims for payment secured by a lien or mortgage on the property of the debtor. Conclusion.

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When a Company Goes Into Administration or Liquidation Who Gets Paid First?

Hudson Weir

Once a firm enters administration, it must pay every creditor group entirely, save for ‘prescribed part’ secured creditors, before funds are distributed to the subsequent creditor. Secured creditors include leasing companies and banks.

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What Happens When An Insolvent Company Owes A Director Money?

Hudson Weir

When a company goes into liquidation or administration , they are low down the list of creditors in terms of who gets paid back first.

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Restructuring And Insolvency: What Is A Restructuring Plan?

Hudson Weir

A restructuring plan can be used for numerous debt restructuring purposes, such as: Debt rescheduling A compromise in the amount of debt Refinancing Arrangements can be made with both secured and unsecured creditors under a restructuring plan. Restructuring plans can be used to compromise both secured and unsecured debt.

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Crypto Exchange Platforms Grapple with Consequence of Filing Bankruptcy

PBWT

In all likelihood, customers would be treated as general unsecured creditors who will not receive any recovery until all other creditors are paid in full, with any resulting recovery yielding pennies on the dollar.