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You file bankruptcy as an individual. It involves everything you owe and everything you own. You cannot file bankruptcy for only one loan

The bankruptcy process can exempt certain assets from the process. Some debts may not be cleared. A debt secured by a specific asset has first call on the funds from the sale of the asset. If the sale fails to pay all that is owed, the additional amounts can be claimed as unsecured debts owed.

If you want to know more about bankruptcy in your state and how you may be able to protect your primary residence you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney.

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Q: Can you file bankruptcy on a home equity line of credit and keep the house?
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Can you file bankruptcy on a home equity loan and credit cards?

Yes.


If credit card puts lien on house and i file bankruptcy can i still file the credit card in the bankruptcy?

You have to, it is a debt...it is just a secured debt...by the lien on the property.


Can you file Chapter 7 and keep your house and car?

Whether you can keep your house and car depend on how much equity is in your house and car and the available bankruptcy exemptions within your state. If the bankruptcy exemptions allow you to protect the equity in these assets then you should be able to keep them in bankruptcy.


How does surrendering your house in chapter 7 affect your credit report?

If you are surrendering your house anyways, it is usually better for your credit score if you do it through bankruptcy. If your house is foreclosed on before you file bankruptcy, then your credit score is hit by both the foreclosure and the bankruptcy. If you let your house go back through bankruptcy, instead, then your credit score is only hit by a bankruptcy.


Do you have to get credit counseling before you can file for bankruptcy?

You do not have to necessarily get credit counseling before you can file for bankruptcy.


If your home has equity and you file bankruptcy on the credit cards do they go after your home?

Generally you have to list your home as an asset. But there are different kinds of bankruptcy, and if things work out, your home ownership could be protected. See a bankruptcy lawyer!!


Can a credit card company file a judgment lien against your house if there is no equity in the property?

Yes.


Can your file for bankruptcy and still buy a house?

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Can you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy if you have equity in my home?

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Can you file for bankruptcy with a repo on your credit?

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If you are an additional card holder on a parent's credit card account and you file bankruptcy will the bankruptcy appear on their credit?

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In Florida can you have a home equity line of credit and still file a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

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