Archive for June, 2010

Florida Chapter 13 Bankruptcy-Cram Down Investment Mortgages

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy  Debtor Wants To Cram Down Several Investment Mortgages. Debtors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cannot cram down or force a reduction in the balance of a first mortgage on their principal residence. Debtors can cram down first mortgages on all real estate other than their residence. Cram down means that the Chapter 13 [...]

Bill Collectors-Negotiate or File Bankruptcy?

Before filing bankruptcy many people try to negotiate settlements with their credit card companies and find that their creditors are not willing to reduce loan balances. Some debtors hire debt negotiation or debt consolidation companies and find that these companies cannot significantly reduce balances. Other debtors avoid bankruptcy by negotiating very favorable settlements with credit card collectors. [...]