The idea is to make sure that consumers are being educated
about alternatives to bankruptcy, and when this new requirement was introduced in 2005 there was hope that such a class would significantly decrease the number of bankruptcy cases being filed each year in the United Sates.
If you need to file bankruptcy to eliminate credit card debt or other loans, then by all means contact a bankruptcy attorney, but take the time to become aware and to learn
about the alternatives to bankruptcy.
Because bankruptcy should always be a last resort, we also talk
about the alternatives to bankruptcy.
Not exact matches
The part of the message that I should have included and spoken more
about was that
bankruptcy was a legal
alternative to any debt relief approach and that
bankruptcy would cease collections, terminate lawsuits, and forgive debt without tax implications.
If you are considering declaring
bankruptcy in Canada, our local
bankruptcy trustees will be happy
to answer these, and all of your questions
about the
bankruptcy process and
bankruptcy alternatives.
To learn more about the alternatives to consumer credit counseling, bankruptcy, or typical debt consolidation loans, please continue to browse through our websit
To learn more
about the
alternatives to consumer credit counseling, bankruptcy, or typical debt consolidation loans, please continue to browse through our websit
to consumer credit counseling,
bankruptcy, or typical debt consolidation loans, please continue
to browse through our websit
to browse through our website.
As
bankruptcy trustee's serving the Edmonton community we are committed
to providing quality information
about filing
bankruptcy in Edmonton and the
alternatives to bankruptcy.
As Licensed Insolvency Trustees we will ask you some simple questions
about your debts, what you own, your income and family size
to determine what a
bankruptcy may cost in your situation and help you compare this
to alternatives like a consumer proposal or a debt management plan through a credit counselling agency.
During your free initial consultation Jason will explain what you need
to know
about personal
bankruptcy, consumer proposals, and other
alternatives as a solution
to help you get out of debt.
While debt settlement is often considered a great
alternative to bankruptcy for qualified candidates, you should consult with a licensed attorney
about bankruptcy and whether or not it is recommended for your specific situation.
The primary consumer protection problem areas that have given rise
to the States» actions include: (1) unsubstantiated claims of consumer savings; (2) deceptive representations
about the length of time necessary
to complete a debt relief program; (3) misleading or failing
to adequately inform consumers that they will be subject
to continued collection efforts, including lawsuits, and that their account balances will increase due
to extended nonpayment under the program; (4) deceptive disparagement of consumer credit counseling; (5) deceptive disparagement of
bankruptcy as an
alternative for debtors; (6) lack of screening and analysis
to determine suitability of debt relief programs for individual debtors; (7) the collection of substantial up - front fees so the debt relief company gains even if it fails
to perform; (8) lack of transparency and information for consumers as
to payment of fees, status of accounts, and communications with creditors; (9) significant delays in active negotiation or engagement with creditors, coupled with prohibitions on direct consumer communications with creditors; and (10), in the case of debt settlement companies, basing savings claims (and settlement fees) not on the original account balance, but on the inflated amount due (including late fees and default rates of interest) at the time of settlement.
The FHA loan guidelines are more relaxed than conventional loan guidelines — and this includes less strict regulations
about past
bankruptcies and / or foreclosures, job requirements, use of
alternative credit, and debt -
to - income ratios.
In our previous blog post
about using a mortgage as a
bankruptcy alternative, we discussed using a mortgage
to repay high interest credit card an other debt.
You are encouraged
to seek independent legal advice before making any decisions
about credit counseling, debt consolidation, personal
bankruptcy, or any of your other financial
alternatives.
You are encouraged
to seek independent legal advice before making any decisions
about personal
bankruptcy, and your
bankruptcy alternatives.
As you research and begin
to learn more
about bankruptcy, the
bankruptcy process and
alternatives that might be available
to you, remember that the information you are reading is only as good as the source.
Proposals are an excellent
alternative to bankruptcy, but they are not well known so I suggest you contact a local trustee and ask them
about proposals if you are interested in this solution.
This site provides free information
about bankruptcy and
bankruptcy alternatives to residents of Ontario Canada Frequency
about 1 post per month.
For all the talk
about alternatives to the billable hour, this recent article entitled «Eight law firms
to share $ 30 million in Delta
bankruptcy legal fees» demonstrates why that's never going
to happen.
To learn more
about managing your debt after divorce or information
about bankruptcy and
bankruptcy alternatives, visit www.
bankruptcy-canada.ca and schedule a free consultation with a licensed
bankruptcy trustee.
This site provides easy
to understand facts and information
about bankruptcy and its
alternatives.
This site provides free information
about bankruptcy and
bankruptcy alternatives to residents of Ontario Canada
We encourage you
to think (and pray)
about considering
bankruptcy as an
alternative to give you some breathing room until the economy turns around and there are more job opportunities available.
This site provides free information
about bankruptcy and
bankruptcy alternatives to residents of Ontario Canada Frequency
about 1 post per month.