If you default on a secured debt, the creditor has the legal right to seize and sell the collateral to recover the outstanding balance. In a bankruptcy case, secured creditors have priority over unsecured creditors when it comes to distributing assets or payments from the debtor.If you want to eliminate a second mortgage through Chapter 13 bankruptcy or another method of debt management, a bankruptcy attorney can help. Find Local Rules and Forms that provide procedures and guidelines for courts in Mecklenburg County. We help clients with their business creditors, taxing authorities, and unsecured creditors whether it be through liquidation or a coordinated workout. If you have bad credit, a secured loan could be an option for you because it helps lower the risk for the lender. We do help home buyers, with whom we have a client-relationship, with light credit repair recommendations. We also work with preferred lenders in Charlotte NC.