Mortgage Modification in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
In the Chapter 13 bankruptcy case of (Smith, David B. and Susan L.; In re) the bankruptcy court denied a motion to approve/disapprove an agreement to modify a residential mortgage. The bankruptcy case details:...
Help! I Owe Too Much Debt!
As the price of housing has increased in the past 10 years and access to even more extraordinary amounts of credit have opened up to consumers (until recently), many debtors have found themselves drowning...
Undisclosed Fees and Charges Lands Mortgage Servicer in Trouble
In the bankruptcy case of (Moffitt, Donald E. and Phyllis J.; In re (Mof¬fitt v. America's Servicing Co.)), the bankruptcy court allowed the debtor to file a claim against a mortgage servicer because of...
Consumer Bankruptcy on The Rise
According to an article in Bloomberg, consumer bankruptcies are on the rise and show no sign or decreasing. Experts predict that consumer bankruptcies will hit a high of 1.4 million by December 31st as...
Bankruptcy Court Exercises Power to Extend Stay of Relief for Homeowner
In the Chapter 13 bankruptcy case Borgens, Charlotte P.; In re (Wells Fargo Bank Minn. v. Borgens), the bankruptcy court extended a stay of relief, giving a debtor more time to save her home...
Do You Need a Debt Reality Check?
The current economic downturn has many debtors scrambling to pay off credit card debt, personal loans and even their mortgage while they still have an income to do so. But many debtors are finding...
Keeping Your House With Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Most homeowners who file for bankruptcy are at least a few months behind on their mortgage payments and are struggling to pay other essentials such groceries and utilities. When filing for bankruptcy a debtor...