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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,...
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Regulation Z, also known as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), is a federal law that requires lenders to disclose certain information to consumers before they enter into a credit agreement. The purpose of Regulation Z is to provide consumers with clear and accurate information about the terms of their credit agreements, so that they...
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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...
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We have all heard that student loan debt is a huge problem facing our nation. Students are graduating from college with thousands of dollars in student loan debt and then they struggle to find a decent paying job in their chosen field. To add salt in this wound, the graduates are also being harassed by...
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You have probably heard that it is impossible to discharge your student loans in a bankruptcy filing. This is not true – it is difficult, but not impossible. Pursuant to Section 523(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code, student loans will not be discharged unless repaying them constitutes an “undue hardship” on the debtor or the dependents...
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Discharging student loans in a personal bankruptcy case can be difficult. The debtor must establish an “undue hardship,” which is a tough standard to meet. If you are unable to show an undue hardship, what happens to your student loans in your bankruptcy case? The answer depends on your finances, the type of bankruptcy you filed and...
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Our nation is facing an overwhelming amount of student loan debt – estimated to be approximately $1 trillion – and it is having a serious impact on the economy. While several markets are being affected, the housing market is feeling it the most. Recent college graduates, formerly one of the largest sources of new home...
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Student loans are very difficult, but not impossible, to discharge in bankruptcy. Prior to the 2005 bankruptcy reforms, student loans were segregated into two classes: private loans and federally-guaranteed loans. Private loans, mostly loans obtained to attend a private technical school or career-training school, were generally dischargeable in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy at any time....
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