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The disadvantage to unsecured debt is the payment of higher interest compared to the lower interest rate offered by a secure debt. Unsecure debt is a debt that is guaranted only by word. If a person fails to pay this debt the bank can file a lawsuit agaisnt and people will unfortunately not be able to sell their home.

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Is subordinated debt more senior than senior unsecured?

No. While both tranches of debt are unsecured (no collateral pledged in support of the debt obligation), by definition, senior unsecured ranks higher in the capital structure than subordinated debt, meaning that senior unsecured creditor claims will receive payment prior to subordinated debt creditors upon bankruptcy of the debtor.


What is the difference between secured debt and unsecured debt?

A secured debt - is protected by being tied to something valuable (jewellery, car, house etc). If you default on the repayments, you could lose the item the debt is secured on ! An unsecured debt is not tied to any physical property. If you default on an unsecured debt, they will usually take you to court and have the debt recovered from your wages.


Can a creditor sue for unsecured debt?

* An unsecured debt, generally, is a debt that is not backed by collateral. For instance a car loan is secured by the security interest the lender has in the car. A credit card which is not backed by collateral is not secured by collateral therefore it is an unsecured debt. Generally, yes a creditor can sue for unsecured debt, the creditor just doesn't have any interest in the good that formed the basis of the loan.


Would i still be liable if I don't pay on an unsecured debt after chapter 7 bankruptcy?

You should not have paid any unsecured debt after the chapter 7 was filed. All unsecured debts were discharged. If you made the mistake of continuing regular payments on an unsecured debt after filing, you may have reinstated the debt. If in doubt, consult a local bankruptcy lawyer.


What is credit cards are considered?

unsecured debt

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Can your house be taken for unsecured debt in Illinois?

In general, an unsecured debt cannot lead to the forfeiture of a solid asset like a house. Unsecured debt is not tied to collateral.


Is subordinated debt more senior than senior unsecured?

No. While both tranches of debt are unsecured (no collateral pledged in support of the debt obligation), by definition, senior unsecured ranks higher in the capital structure than subordinated debt, meaning that senior unsecured creditor claims will receive payment prior to subordinated debt creditors upon bankruptcy of the debtor.


What is the difference between secured debt and unsecured debt?

A secured debt - is protected by being tied to something valuable (jewellery, car, house etc). If you default on the repayments, you could lose the item the debt is secured on ! An unsecured debt is not tied to any physical property. If you default on an unsecured debt, they will usually take you to court and have the debt recovered from your wages.


Can a creditor sue for unsecured debt?

* An unsecured debt, generally, is a debt that is not backed by collateral. For instance a car loan is secured by the security interest the lender has in the car. A credit card which is not backed by collateral is not secured by collateral therefore it is an unsecured debt. Generally, yes a creditor can sue for unsecured debt, the creditor just doesn't have any interest in the good that formed the basis of the loan.


Would i still be liable if I don't pay on an unsecured debt after chapter 7 bankruptcy?

You should not have paid any unsecured debt after the chapter 7 was filed. All unsecured debts were discharged. If you made the mistake of continuing regular payments on an unsecured debt after filing, you may have reinstated the debt. If in doubt, consult a local bankruptcy lawyer.


What is credit cards are considered?

unsecured debt


Is Medical bills secured or unsecured debt?

Medical bills are unsecured debt. Regards, Adam Luehrs KL Financial Services http://www.klfinancialservices.com


Chapter 13 requires total unsecured debt of less than 335000 Is a Parent Plus student loan considered as a unsecured debt?

Yes.


How can one resolve unsecured debt relief?

There are different ways to resolve unsecured debt relief. One way is to pay the loan off as soon as possible. If one has multiple unsecured debt, sometimes they can get a loan to consolidate them. One can consolidate with or without collateral.


Why is unsecured consolidation important?

An unsecured consolidated loan is easier to get out of debt if the debt is small such as for car loans. The bigest advantage is not needing collateral when you sign on the line for the loan.


What is unsecured personal indebtedness?

Unsecured personal indebtedness is debt that is not secured against an asset. For example, a mortgage is a debt secured against an asset, being a house. If you fail to pay your mortgage, your house will be taken of you. An unsecured debt is that of a loan or credit card bill which is not backed up by an asset.


For how long can an unsecured debt be pursued?

until the company writes the debt off or the person owiing the debt dies