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Can a defaulted student loan be included in a bankruptcy if it has been purchased by another creditor?
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∙ 14y ago
It would be a waste of time and money. The higher education amendment act made student loans non dischargable in Banruptcy Court. You would have to prove a major financial hardship to have it considered. It's next to impossible.
A consolidation loan will allow you to get an income sensitive payment that will fit your budget, or you can file for deferment or forbearance.Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn the US, if it is a Federal loan, then no it is not eligible. If you need help with the consolidation of your Federal defaulted loans, click on the default link below.
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How do you stop a creditor from updating the account that is included in bankruptcy?
Make sure the creditor was notified that their debt was included in and discharged through your bankruptcy. Once notified, they cannot legally update a trade line.
What happens when a creditor doesn't file a proof of claim in a bankruptcy case?
If it is not a secured debt it will be included in the bankruptcy discharge.
Can a lawsuit be filed against a creditor that has placed a lien on home bought after bankruptcy?
The creditor would have problems enforcing a lien if the debt was included in the bankruptcy. If they were paid off, investigate further. If they were not included, then the lien may be valid.
Can an old creditor ask for money if you did not include them in a Bankruptcy?
Yes. If they were not included then the bankruptcy doesn't apply to any debt owed to them.
Can you rid charge offs on your credit report if that creditor was included in your bankruptcy?
The charge offs will remain the required seven years and should be noted as included or discharged in bankruptcy.
If a judgment was included in a bankruptcy can it be a lien against land purchased ten years later?
In most cases, no. If the debt was discharged in your bankruptcy, the creditor cannot attach a lien on property after your case is file. If the debt is non-dischargeable (i.e. tax debt, fraud, etc.) then the creditor can attach a lien until the judgment amount is satisfied.
When a creditor is paid-off through a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is the creditors information automatically removed from your credit history?
No. Sometimes it will be reported as "Included in Bankruptcy"
If someone filed bankruptcy back in 1999 and a creditor was not listed were they included in the bankruptcy?
No. And if you knew they were a creditor, you could be subject to fraud charges for having filed papers with the court swearing you were declaring your entire financial status and known creditors.
Is it legal for a creditor to make inquiries even after the account has been discharged from bankruptcy for over a year?
If you are referring to a credit report the answer is NO. If the query is in reference to a creditor attempting to collect a debt that was included in the bankruptcy, the answer is also NO!2If the creditor is listed in the bankruptcy, No. If they continue to pursue it you can contact your attorney request a copy of the matrix filed in your bankruptcy, and either advise them of the page number the creditor is listed on and that it was discharged. Or, you can file a complaint with the federal court in your area and have it investigated.
Can you get a civil judgment removed from your credit report if it was included and discharged in a bankruptcy even if the judgment date is later than the bankruptcy discharge date?
Yes, you can have a civil judgment removed from your credit report if it was included and discharged in a bankruptcy, even if the judgment date is later than the bankruptcy discharge date. You may need to dispute the judgment with the credit reporting agencies and provide proof of the bankruptcy discharge to have it removed from your report.
Should original creditor and the new creditor the account was sold to be included in bankruptcy?
Both and anyone else you can think about in the middle, because it removes any claims down the road for not providing proper notice.
Can a creditor add an account to your bankruptcy when the account was opened after filing and you didn't include it yourself?
No, debts acquired after the filing cannot be included in the BK petition.
