I'm often asked if people can keep their house and car if they file bankruptcy. The short answer is usually "Yes", if they keep making the payments.
Will bankruptcy stop a foreclosure?
"My house is about to be foreclosed. Will bankruptcy stop that?" I'm often asked that question. The answer is probably "yes", but let's look at a "no" answer first.
Can bankruptcy save my house from foreclosure?
I'm behind in my house mortgage payments and the bank is threatening to foreclose. Can bankruptcy save my house? (more…)
Will they take my house if I file bankruptcy? (Part 3)
In this Part 3 of the series "Will they take my house if I file bankruptcy?", the situation is that you're behind on your house mortgage payments, afraid they'll foreclose on your house, and probably in debt for other things. In this situation the question is better expressed as "Can I save my house by filing bankruptcy?". As with many questions about bankruptcy, the direct answer is a strong "it depends".
Will they take my house if I file bankruptcy? (Part 2)
I'm current on my house mortgage payments but am way in debt for other things. If I file bankruptcy, will they take my house? In Part 1 we discussed what might happen in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Today we discuss Chapter 13, the "payment plan" bankruptcy. (more…)
Will they take my house if I file bankruptcy? (Part 1)
I'm current on my house mortgage payments but am way in debt for other things. If I file bankruptcy, will they take my house? (more…)