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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Can I Eliminate a Second or Third Mortgage by Filing Bankruptcy?

If you are like many people, your home is not worth what it was a few years ago. With the downturn of the economy, the value of your house has decreased. Suddenly, you are “upside down” on your home and the sales price is not enough to pay off the first, second and sometimes third mortgage on your home. Bankruptcy may help you get rid of the second or third mortgage.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

What if I Get Behind in My Mortgage Payment While in Bankruptcy?

If you are in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and plan to keep your home, you will need to bring the payments current immediately. Otherwise, the mortgage company may file legal paperwork with the bankruptcy court called a Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay asking the court for permission to foreclose on your home.

If you are in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the impact of getting behind on payments to the mortgage company will depend on when your bankruptcy was filed.

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Bankruptcy Basics

What If My Mortgage Company Refuses Payment?

If your mortgage company refuses to accept your first payment after filing bankruptcy, either online or by returning your payment in the mail, you should try sending it to them through the mail again and keep copies of the correspondence/information you sent them plus a copy of the postmarked envelope. If they return the payment again, you should contact your attorney.

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