Overview Articles
Overview Articles
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What Happens to Mortgages in Bankruptcy
Some homeowners filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy will lose their homes if they’re behind on mortgage payments or can’t protect all home equity with a bankruptcy exemption. Find out why.
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How to Value Your Home in Bankruptcy
Learn why a home's value is needed to determine whether you can protect home equity from bankruptcy creditors and eliminate wholly unsecured mortgages and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) in Chapter 13.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What If I Have a Lot of Equity in My Home?
If you can’t exempt all of your home equity with a bankruptcy exemption, you should expect to pay a substantial monthly payment in Chapter 13. Find out how the equity in your home can affect your Chapter 13 payment.
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Can I Keep My Home in Bankruptcy if I Am Behind on HOA Dues?
Whether filing for bankruptcy can help you eliminate HOA dues and keep your home will typically depend on whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Learn more.
Questions on Your Home in Bankruptcy
Questions on Your Home in Bankruptcy
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What Happens in Bankruptcy If I Am on the Deed to Someone Else's Home?
When you're on someone else's deed, proving you don't own the home could be challenging, which could put it at risk in Chapter 7. The ownership issue could also prevent you from confirming a Chapter 13 plan. Learn more.
