When people in Texas are forced to file for bankruptcy, they tend to find it difficult to apply for refinancing due to the abysmal state of their credit score. Nevertheless, they can still receive refinancing if they manage to follow a few simple steps. In order to...
Month: January 2019
Foreclosure procedural steps may be a violation of the FDCPA
Debtors in Texas and elsewhere are protected against certain actions of debt collectors. The federal law governing the actions of collectors is called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit determined...
Bankruptcy filings fall, but warning signs linger
Economic indicators in Texas and around the country have been improving steadily in recent years, and this has led to a sharp fall in business and personal bankruptcy filings. Chapter 7, 11 and 13 petitions soared in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, but they...
Older Americans more likely to file for bankruptcy
Older people throughout Texas and the rest of America are facing a greater risk of serious financial problems. On the surface, the numbers may seem promising. There were 1.6 million bankruptcy filings in 2010, a number that dropped to 789,000 annually by 2017....
How to figure out if you have too much debt
If you have debt, you are not alone. Approximately 65 percent of people in the United States pay interest on credit card debt. Having some debt is okay, and it can even be healthy if it is related to some sort of goal, such as earning a degree or owning a home. So,...
Bankruptcy options: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
When people in Texas face overwhelming debt and are no longer able to make ends meet, they may look for options to find some relief from pending credit card debts, medical bills and other looming obligations. Personal bankruptcy can be an important choice that allows...