In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a trustee will be appointed to liquidate the assets of a debtor’s estate to satisfy the creditors of the debtor. Therefore, it is important to understand that if you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, all of your assets including your house may sold to satisfy…
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Alternatives to Mortgage Foreclosure in New Jersey
If you have been served with a foreclosure complaint for failing to make payments on your mortgage, and you would like to keep your home, there are several options available to you: loan modifications, NJ HomeKeeper program, foreclosure mediation, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. All these programs are available to New…
Help for New Jersey Residential Foreclosures: Do Not Lose Your Home – Help is Here!
Families across New Jersey are facing difficulties paying their home mortgages and facing foreclosure. There are many steps that can be taken to avoid foreclosure and keep the home. The important thing is to do something. Homeowners facing foreclosure should seek counsel from an experienced New Jersey real estate attorney…
How New Jersey Homeowners Can “Cram-Down” or “Strip-Off” Second Mortgages in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
New Jersey homeowners who file for chapter 13 bankruptcy protection may be able to cease paying their second mortgages if their homes are “underwater.” When the amount that a homeowner owes on her mortgages is more than the home is worth it is considered “underwater.” Relief is available to New…