Category Archives: lien stripping

H is for House and How to Keep it in Bankruptcy

Your House: Can you keep it in bankruptcy? And if so, what other options are available? How to calculate equity.

SB 61: Eliminate Mortgage Liens in Chapter 13

On January 6, 2009, Senator Dick Durbin (D, IL) introduced Senate Bill 61 called the “Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009.”   The bill has several provisions, which can be analyzed by following the above link, but the main purpose of the bill is to allow homeowners in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy…