Debtor is obligated to pay the secured party attorneys fees. In consideration of the indebtedness, debtor conveys and warrants to trustee certain property described in the land deed of trust.
Debtor is obligated to pay the secured party attorneys fees. In consideration of the indebtedness, debtor conveys and warrants to trustee certain property described in the land deed of trust.
Credit card debt is by far the most common type of unsecured debt. If you fail to make credit card payments, the card issuer cannot repossess the items you purchased.
Secured debt is backed by collateral, such as a house in the case of a mortgage, reducing the lender's risk. Unsecured debt, like most credit card debt, does not have collateral and often carries higher interest rates.
Both secured and unsecured debt can be discharged in Chapter 13 bankruptcies, but non-dischargeable unsecured debts cannot be discharged in California.
Secured debt is backed by collateral, whereas unsecured debt doesn't require you to put any assets on the line to get approved. Because lenders take on more risk, unsecured debts tend to have higher interest rates and stricter eligibility requirements than secured debt.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no specific minimum amount of debt required to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is generally more damaging to credit initially because it involves liquidating assets and stays on your credit report for 10 years, whereas Chapter 13 stays for 7 years and demonstrates an effort to repay debts through a structured plan, which may soften the impact over time.
If you file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your secured debt may be discharged, but the lender is also able to repossess the property that secured the debt. In other words, if you have a mortgage on your home and file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the mortgage debt may be discharged but the lender can take back your home.
Examples of unsecured debt include credit cards, medical bills, utility bills, and other instances in which credit was given without any collateral requirement.
Both secured and unsecured debt can be discharged in Chapter 13 bankruptcies, but non-dischargeable unsecured debts cannot be discharged in California.