A type of bankruptcy called Chapter 7 is intended for people and corporations who are unable to pay their debts. It is also referred to as a “liquidation bankruptcy” since the bankruptcy trustee sells the debtor’s assets to pay off their creditors. The fundamentals of Chapter 7 bankruptcy, including what it is, how it operates,...Read More
Regulation X is a federal law that is designed to protect consumers from unfair and abusive practices in the mortgage servicing industry. It was enacted in 2013 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in response to widespread abuses in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The main purpose of Regulation X is to...Read More
Pitfalls of the Walkaway- Don’t Let A Bank Control Your Future Zombie mortgages are a little-known phenomenon in the world of real estate that can have serious consequences for homeowners. These mortgages, also known as “zombie foreclosures,” occur when a homeowner defaults on their mortgage and the lender initiates foreclosure proceedings, but then the foreclosure...Read More
In recent years, the issue of student loan debt has been a major concern for many people in the United States. According to recent data, the total student loan debt in the US has surpassed $1.7 trillion, with the average borrower owing over $30,000. To address this growing problem, a proposed student loan relief plan...Read More
Before Filing Bankruptcy: Weigh All of Your Debt Relief Options Before you jump into a personal filing, it is important to carefully weigh all of your debt relief options. There are pros and cons to filing a bankruptcy and you must understand both the good and the bad consequences of your decision to file a...Read More
If you are struggling financially and living paycheck to paycheck, it is time to consider your debt relief options. Filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be the first step to taking control of your debt and getting your financial life back on track. The first step in making this decision is to...Read More
Payday loans are generally dischargeable without any arguments in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, because these loans are unsecured debts. There are, however, a few special cases. Fraud If you borrowed money within 90 days prior to filing bankruptcy, there is a presumption of bankruptcy fraud. Simply stated, the law presumes that you never intended to...Read More
If you are the owner of a small business, your personal finances are probably closely linked with your business. Most small business owners invest a large amount of their time and money in trying to ensure their entity is successful. However, when the business faces financial struggles, it means the business owner is likely to...Read More
Being a business owner is a lot of work. You invest your time, money and effort into making your business a success. But if your entity is struggling, it can have a significant impact on your personal finances. If your company is not making a profit, you are likely trying to figure out how you...Read More
Credit card debt is one of the most common factors that contribute to individuals filing for bankruptcy protection. If you are overwhelmed by your credit card bills, filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 may be the solution. In a typical Chapter 7, the majority (if not all) of your credit card debt will be...Read More