The idea of losing one's home to foreclosure can be a distressing ordeal. In Maryland, homeowners have options to defend their homes and avoid this unfortunate situation. Though falling behind on your mortgage payments can make you feel like you are in hot financial...
Home Ownership and Bankruptcy
When is the best time to file for bankruptcy during foreclosure?
Once your home goes into foreclosure, you need to work diligently to save it. Otherwise, the lender will sell it to someone else. After all, the lender's main goal is to get money for the property. They are not in the business of collecting homes. The foreclosure...
How may a Chapter 7 bankruptcy help me keep my home in Maryland?
Between 2020 and 2022, you may have qualified to place your mortgage in forbearance. After a pause in loan obligations, however, you may still find yourself unable to meet your expenses when your mortgage payments resume. The Ascent reports that only half of the about...
Will I lose my home if I file bankruptcy?
If you are in the process of considering bankruptcy, it is likely that you have multiple financial concerns. Many people are aware that filing bankruptcy can lead to asset loss. Thus, one of the most common concerns bankruptcy filers have is if they will be able to...
Qualifying for a mortgage after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Seeking Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection can help you get out from under your mounting debts and finally re-establish yourself on a firm financial footing. Yet at the same time, such an action does have an impact on your credit rating, which may make it difficult for...
Does chapter 13 bankruptcy save your home from foreclosure?
Considering Bankruptcy A volatile economy makes it challenging to keep paying your bills on time when something unexpected happens. Even a relatively simple medical issue may lead to high doctor's bills and a temporary loss of income. It may only take a few months for...
Lien stripping second mortgages in Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Homeowners in Maryland who are struggling to pay their monthly expenses may want to consider bankruptcy to find relief from the stress of overwhelming debt. The U.S. Courts explains that Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows people who have a reliable income that does not...
