Debt As Opposed To Bankruptcy
With consumer debt at an all time high, owing a debt can seem very overwhelming. A lot of people have looked into the internet and have seen advertisements claiming debt relief as a quick fix. Alluring as these ads may seem, it is important to be on the lookout for the validity of the claim.
While many of these promise a quick fix, that quick fix may be bankruptcy. And yes, bankruptcy is one way to address your financial issues, but in most cases it should be seen as a last resort. The fact that you claim bankruptcy remains on your credit report for ten years which means that your chances of getting credit, jobs, a place of residence, or insurance are significantly lowered.
It’s always a smart move to think about other options before deciding to file for bankruptcy. Speak with your creditors. Most of the time a re-payment plan can be etched out that is changed or can be paid in installments. Credit counseling services can work with you and your creditors to make debt repayment plans.
If you are considering a second mortgage, be careful. These loans require your house as collateral. Bankruptcy can stop foreclosures, debt collection activities and it may get rid of unsecured debts. Exemptions are provided that let you keep certain assets. However, personal bankruptcy does not usually eliminate child support, fines, taxes, alimony and in some cases student loans.
It will not usually permit you to keep your property if your creditor has a security lien or mortgage that has not been paid. A relatively recent tweek in bankruptcy laws makes certain hurdles that you have to overcome before you can even file for bankruptcy, it doesn’t what type of bankruptcy. First, you have to get credit counseling from an organization approved by the government within six months before filling.
Bear in mind that in certain cases you need to pass a test that requires you to confirm that your income level does not exceed a certain amount.
Mallory Megan works for a collections agency that works with a debt collection lawyer. Also, she does articles on business and finance, the credit industry and collections agencies. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service