Get the most out of the bankruptcy: Understand the risk management strategies you can take prior to granting a loan. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be legal advice. Consult your local bankruptcy attorney for your particular situations. As part of a series of articles discussing strategies for [...]
Get the most out of the bankruptcy: Know your rights and what you can and can’t do. As part of a series of articles discussing strategies for private lenders to work with bankrupt borrowers, this piece examines options for getting the most out of your claim during bankruptcy proceedings. When a borrower files for bankruptcy, [...]
A borrower’s bankruptcy filing can be one of the biggest headaches lenders face. Bankruptcy protection is designed to give a debtor, whether an individual or a business, a fresh start. Although in some cases bankruptcy may result in losses to lenders, generally the societal benefits of this fresh start greatly outweigh those small losses. The [...]
Here’s what you need to know about the automatic stay—and strategies for getting past it. As part of a series of articles discussing strategies for private lenders to deal with bankrupt borrowers, this piece takes a deeper look into when the automatic stay applies and strategies for getting around it. We examine grounds for dismissing [...]
Borrowers filing for bankruptcy is normal, but you must have a good plan and a good bankruptcy attorney to help you get the highest recovery in the shortest amount of time. This is the first in a four-part series about practical steps to take when a borrower declares bankruptcy. This first article provides an overview [...]
With bankruptcies on the rise, it is important for lenders to know the ins and outs to ensure full repayment. As 2019 ended, the number of bankruptcy filings nationwide appear to have increased to a record high for the fifth year in a row. Granted, the number of bankruptcy filings in 2019 surpassed 2018 only [...]
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