A Fresh Start in Your Own HomeWashington Bankruptcy AttorneyThe bankruptcy process raises a number of different questions for people, but four of them stand out in particular. The first two are about rebuilding credit and getting into a mortgage (or a better mortgage) after filing. But just as importantly, people want to know if they can keep their home or their cars through the bankruptcy process. At Sno-Isle Bankruptcy we can answer these questions and help you to decide if bankruptcy is the best option for your situation. Keeping your home through the bankruptcy process: If I am current on my payments, can I keep my home?Normally, yes. As long as you are current on your home obligations (mortgage, taxes, dues, etc.), your secured lenders cannot take your home just because you filed bankruptcy. The only other issue is the court looking to your home for equity to pay creditors. For most people, this is not a problem. The law provides for a generous allowance of equity before the court would look to it to benefit your creditors. In most cases, the allowed equity can be as high as $125,000.00 after a deduction for costs of sale. One tip: if you are worried about the amount of equity in your home, get a fair market analysis done before your file bankruptcy. Do not trust the County Assessor to be right. If I'm behind on my payments, what can I do to keep my home?First, Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to catch up your payments over a three-year period. Second, Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you the protection of the court for a short time period to catch up on your payments or make arrangements with the bank. Finally, remember that you can always attempt to refinance your home once the bankruptcy is over. And most of all, do not give up hope. Talk to a knowledgeable Seattle home bankruptcy lawyer at Sno-Isle Bankruptcy and discover the alternatives. Get started on keeping your home today. Call Toll Free at 1-877-570-5588 Free Attorney Consultation
Stephen Garvey |
Sno-Isle Bankruptcy is a Debt Relief Agency that helps people overcome their debt problems through the legal tools available to all Americans. This includes helping people file for bankruptcy protection.
