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Bankruptcy
The best way to temporarily stop a foreclosure (up to) the day before an auction (and when a homeowner has unsustainable debt beyond the home mortgage) may be to declare bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is another common strategy to avoid foreclosure (temporarily). A home cannot be sold or foreclosed on (auctioned) while in bankruptcy (Ch 7 & 13).
Sometimes when a homeowner is behind on loan payments and is facing foreclosure, they will declare bankruptcy. When this happens, the lender will file a motion with the bankruptcy court to have the bankruptcy stay on the home lifted (because the owner is not paying the loan). At this point the stay is lifted and the home goes back into foreclosure and to auction. Thus, bankruptcy can be an effective, although only temporary delay of a foreclosure.
Advantages and Disadvantages
The advantage of declaring bankruptcy is that it can be done at the last minute just before the home is actually auctioned off by the lender. Once the bankruptcy is declared, the auction is stopped or nullified until the lender stay lifted.
The disadvantage of declaring bankruptcy is that the vast majority of homeowners
that declare bankruptcy to stop a foreclosure end up getting a bankruptcy AND a
foreclosure on their credit. This is because a bankruptcy only DELAYS the foreclosure, and does not prevent it. Also, fees and missed payments pile up during bankruptcy making foreclosure more likely and less preventable.
If a homeowner’s financial problems can be mostly resolved by selling their home, a short sale or other options for the seller are much better than a bankruptcy
Unfortunately – a bankruptcy attorney will rarely tell clients this! Most homeowners
that consult only a bankruptcy attorney when looking for solutions to avoid foreclosure
will end up concluding they have only one option -
Bankruptcy is a big decision. Before (or in conjunction with) exploring this option, make sure you talk to a creative real estate investing professional about all of your options! Regardless of your situation, income, or equity, if you would like to discuss all of your options for selling your home quickly to avoid foreclosure, please CLICK HERE
Common Questions about Bankruptcy
Question: How and How Much?
Answer: Generally you consult with a Bankruptcy attorney and complete the paperwork and they file it with the courts. Attorneys charge different fees for this. We have seen this cost around $2000 for most people (for a fairly simple bankruptcy). Complex bankruptcies will cost more. This is a specialized area of law.
Question: Does a Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure?
Answer: Yes, but only temporarily. Bankruptcy delays a foreclosure until the lender files a motion to have the bankruptcy stay lifted. This almost always happens. During this delay, fees and missed payments pile up making foreclosure more likely and less preventable.
Question: Are there alternatives?
Answer: Yes. We’ve covered many options throughout this website.
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Stonehouse Property Solutions is uniquely different from other real estate solutions providers. Contact us and we guarantee the following:
1. We will always make you an immediate cash offer
2. We will also make you some creative offers that may be more beneficial to your situation and timeframe
3. We will also offer to list your home, with one of our affiliate agents, with our
purchase offer as a back-
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