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Can you keep your home if you file bankruptcy on a second mortgage?
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You can file bankruptcy on a home and all unsecured debt. You can include your home if you wish or re-affirm your home and your vehicles. Be sure to go to a Bankruptcy Lawyer and find out first hand. Many offer free consults and will give you a much more reliable answer than myself or any other idiot on here.
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Can a person keep and file bankruptcy if the home is under any mortgage?
Yes he can file for Bankruptcy if he wants to depending on the situation of his property.
Can you file bankruptcy on a second mortgage and multiple credit cards?
It depends on what you want to do with the house secured by the second mortgage and which chapter of bankruptcy you file. First, regarding the credit cards, yes you can always file on multiple credit cards so long as they were not used in anticipation of bankruptcy. Generally it is a good idea to wait at least 90 days since any card was used before filing the bankruptcy case, and DO NOT make any charges once you think you may file bankruptcy. The run-up-the-cards-before-filing-bankruptcy technique many people think is so clever may be deemed fraud and can result in a federal lawsuit (called an Adversary Proceeding) and repayment of the debt plus attorneys fees. Second, regarding the second mortgage: If you want to keep the home, the second mortgage must be kept also UNLESS you are filing Chapter 13 AND the amount of the first mortgage exceeds the value of the home at the time of filing. So, in the vast majority of cases, if you file bankruptcy you are stuck with all mortgages if you want to keep the home. By way of example of the rare instance when a junior mortgage can be discharged in bankruptcy, say your home is worth $100,000, and you owe $101,000 on your first mortgage. If you file Chapter 13 (repayment plan), you can "strip" the second mortgage (and third, fourth, etc) since the amount owed on the first mortgage exceeds the value of the home. In Chapter 7, you have to keep all mortgages regardless of the value. Another example, say you owe $99,999 on the first mortgage and the home is worth $100,000, and you have a second mortgage on which you owe $50,000. The entire $50,000 second mortgage survives no matter what chapter of bankruptcy you file because it is secured by $1. Yes, only $1 can commit you to the entire second mortgage. Please note that nothing in this posting or in any other posting constitutes legal advice; this is simply my understanding of the facts and law, which I do not warrant, and I am not suggesting any course of action or inaction to any person. Speak to a lawyer for specific advice. If you have any questions, please refer to a lawyer in your jurisdiction. Thanks!
Can you file bankruptcy on a second mortgage and multiple credit cards and keep the home?
Normally, a debtor can file bankruptcy on credit cards and keep their home, but cannot file bankruptcy on any mortgages and keep the home since even a second mortgage holder has the right to foreclose if they are not paid (this is of course assuming there aren't other issues in the case, such as too much equity to keep the home, credit cards recently incurred that are declared non-dischargeable, being behind on mortgage payments, etc.). However, the laws of the particular district in which a debtor resides may provide some exceptions to this general rule. You can get rid of a second mortgage and still keep your property if you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If the debtor can show that the second mortgage is completely unsecured (i.e. the debtor owes more on the first mortgage than the real estate is worth) then you can file a mortgage stripping where the second mortgage is stripped of its lien on the property and you can pay a smaller percent on the mortgage than if it was a secured debt. (src: http://bankruptcylansingmi.com/utilizing-bankruptcy-remove-second-mortgage/ ) This same case law is not applicable in other jurisidctions, so one would have to investigate the laws of their particular district to see what options their jurisiction provides. Please note that nothing in this posting or in any other posting constitutes legal advice; this is simply my understanding of the facts, which I do not warrant, and I am not suggesting any course of action or inaction to any person but my opinion is that you should immediately consult with a chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney.
What happens to a home mortgage if the co-signer does not file bankruptcy but has credit problems?
It will have no affect on the mortgage as long as the lending terms are met by the primary borrower.
What if you file bankuptcy and have a reverse mortgage?
The reverse mortgage is typically unaffected by the bankruptcy as the mortgage is usually left out of the bankruptcy- that is a conversation you need to have with your attorney however. The bankruptcy court may look at the amount of equity you have in your home and determine what type of bankruptcy you qualify for. A reverse mortgage can even be used to pay off a bankruptcy or a mortgage in foreclosure as there are no credit requirements on them. I suggest talking to a bankruptcy attorney for information on what is available to you from the courts side of things.
Can you keep your home if you file chapter 7 bankruptcy and owe more on your second mortgage than the first?
yes
Can a person keep and file bankruptcy if the home is under any mortgage?
Yes he can file for Bankruptcy if he wants to depending on the situation of his property.
What happens when the second home is placed in bankruptcy by mistake and is not your primary residence?
what happens when you file bankruptcy and your second home you own as an investment is placed in the bankruptcy by mistake the house getsfor closed on and sold but no title search is done to see that there are actually two mortgages on the house who is responsible for the second mortgage
Can you file bankruptcy on a second mortgage and multiple credit cards?
It depends on what you want to do with the house secured by the second mortgage and which chapter of bankruptcy you file. First, regarding the credit cards, yes you can always file on multiple credit cards so long as they were not used in anticipation of bankruptcy. Generally it is a good idea to wait at least 90 days since any card was used before filing the bankruptcy case, and DO NOT make any charges once you think you may file bankruptcy. The run-up-the-cards-before-filing-bankruptcy technique many people think is so clever may be deemed fraud and can result in a federal lawsuit (called an Adversary Proceeding) and repayment of the debt plus attorneys fees. Second, regarding the second mortgage: If you want to keep the home, the second mortgage must be kept also UNLESS you are filing Chapter 13 AND the amount of the first mortgage exceeds the value of the home at the time of filing. So, in the vast majority of cases, if you file bankruptcy you are stuck with all mortgages if you want to keep the home. By way of example of the rare instance when a junior mortgage can be discharged in bankruptcy, say your home is worth $100,000, and you owe $101,000 on your first mortgage. If you file Chapter 13 (repayment plan), you can "strip" the second mortgage (and third, fourth, etc) since the amount owed on the first mortgage exceeds the value of the home. In Chapter 7, you have to keep all mortgages regardless of the value. Another example, say you owe $99,999 on the first mortgage and the home is worth $100,000, and you have a second mortgage on which you owe $50,000. The entire $50,000 second mortgage survives no matter what chapter of bankruptcy you file because it is secured by $1. Yes, only $1 can commit you to the entire second mortgage. Please note that nothing in this posting or in any other posting constitutes legal advice; this is simply my understanding of the facts and law, which I do not warrant, and I am not suggesting any course of action or inaction to any person. Speak to a lawyer for specific advice. If you have any questions, please refer to a lawyer in your jurisdiction. Thanks!
Can you file bankruptcy on a second mortgage and multiple credit cards and keep the home?
Normally, a debtor can file bankruptcy on credit cards and keep their home, but cannot file bankruptcy on any mortgages and keep the home since even a second mortgage holder has the right to foreclose if they are not paid (this is of course assuming there aren't other issues in the case, such as too much equity to keep the home, credit cards recently incurred that are declared non-dischargeable, being behind on mortgage payments, etc.). However, the laws of the particular district in which a debtor resides may provide some exceptions to this general rule. You can get rid of a second mortgage and still keep your property if you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If the debtor can show that the second mortgage is completely unsecured (i.e. the debtor owes more on the first mortgage than the real estate is worth) then you can file a mortgage stripping where the second mortgage is stripped of its lien on the property and you can pay a smaller percent on the mortgage than if it was a secured debt. (src: http://bankruptcylansingmi.com/utilizing-bankruptcy-remove-second-mortgage/ ) This same case law is not applicable in other jurisidctions, so one would have to investigate the laws of their particular district to see what options their jurisiction provides. Please note that nothing in this posting or in any other posting constitutes legal advice; this is simply my understanding of the facts, which I do not warrant, and I am not suggesting any course of action or inaction to any person but my opinion is that you should immediately consult with a chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney.
What if your home already foreclosed but the 2nd mortgage still wants us to pay-how do you deal with this?
File for bankruptcy or just let the second loan also go into forclosure.
What happens to a home mortgage if the co-signer does not file bankruptcy but has credit problems?
It will have no affect on the mortgage as long as the lending terms are met by the primary borrower.
What if you file bankuptcy and have a reverse mortgage?
The reverse mortgage is typically unaffected by the bankruptcy as the mortgage is usually left out of the bankruptcy- that is a conversation you need to have with your attorney however. The bankruptcy court may look at the amount of equity you have in your home and determine what type of bankruptcy you qualify for. A reverse mortgage can even be used to pay off a bankruptcy or a mortgage in foreclosure as there are no credit requirements on them. I suggest talking to a bankruptcy attorney for information on what is available to you from the courts side of things.
What do you do when your home is being foreclosed upon?
Either attempt to renegotiate the terms of your mortgage with your lender or file for bankruptcy.
Can you file CHAPTER 13 bankruptcy on my second mortGage?
Removing a Second Mortgage Chapter 13 Bankruptcy also offers an important, and often unknown, option to consumers who have a residential real estate mortgage, namely, removing a junior lien holder or "2nd" mortgage from your home. If you purchased a home with 80/20 mortgages or if you took out a second mortgage in the past few years, you may be able to remove the second mortgage. If the fair market value of your home is below what is owed on the first mortgage, the second mortgage can be removed and the debt associated with it becomes unsecured debt (treated like your credit card debt). In a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, usually only a small, if any, portion of this type of debt is paid. We will need to obtain an appraisal and comps to establish your home's fair market value. We will also need to obtain approval of the court. The mortgage company may oppose this motion. If they do, there may be further court proceedings. At this time, the mortgage companies are not typically opposing our motions to remove the second mortgages. You will need to make all plan payments to obtain your discharge. Once you have the discharge, the second mortgage is gone.
What is second home mortgage?
A second home mortgage is a loan that you take to purchase your second home.
Can second mortgage lien holder foreclose on your home after bankruptcy is closed?
The short answer is yes they can because once the bankruptcy is discharged you no longer are protected for debtors who wish to collect on a debt.
