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Alternatives to Filing Bankruptcy
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It may not be easy for you to get out of debt. As it’s
not easy so sometimes borrowers face the consequences for not
repaying their debts. Bankruptcy may not be the answer of all
solutions of debts. There are other ways to tackle debts. There
are four ways to handle debts, which are out of control, listed
in best to worst in regards to the effect it will have on your
credit.
If your credit is in a good shape then you should try to
maintain it constantly. You can either reduce your expenses
however you have acquainted with a high lifestyle.
Some ways to cut your expense:
- Keep away from having second car, if you have then sell the second car
- You should not have any equity in your home
- Applying for a non secured signature loan
- If possible you should obtain a loan from a relative
- Selling your home and paying off your debts with the proceeds and then renting
- Cashing out your 401K/retirement benefits
- Selling family heirlooms, jewelry, etc…
If the credit limit has gone out of your hand
or you are not following any of the above-mentioned options,
then you contact us for a credit counseling. You can consult
Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)
for considering your debt scenario. If CCCS rejects you then
you can go for a bankruptcy.
Chapter 13 takes longer time to deciding
your status into bankruptcy. In chapter 13
you will get a maximum 5 years to payoff your debts. Filing
a Chapter 7 bankruptcy takes minimum time to declare
you bankrupted. The disadvantage is that you're in bankruptcy
for up to 5 years plus your credit report shows your bankruptcy
for 7 more years after you have finished paying off your debts.
If you are unable to repay your debts then it is better to
file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. By filing Chapter
7 bankruptcy you can be debt free in 6 months.
Here in this case you also have not to repay any debt. Only
the disadvantage is that for 10 years your credit report will
show a negative result. You also face problems in getting
loan.
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