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May 1, 2008

Interest Rates, State Usury Laws, and the Federal Government: What Went Wrong?
Today, in the United States, states have created usury laws in order to set a maximum legal interest rate limit. Because Congress has chosen not to regulate interest rates on a national level, individual states have made the decision to to protect their consumers. Unfortunately, the usury cap is still at a very questionable rate and in the last twenty or so years it has only risen. In the state of Michigan, the usury rate is currently 25%. Which begs the question, why have interest rates been allowed to soar to such outrageous amounts?

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January 28, 2008

Bankruptcy Can Help Even More
As it stands now, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the most effective tool in saving your home from foreclosure. It allows you to get caught up, while freeing you from other debt you may have. However, there is a call to allow bankruptcy judges to help even more. Jack Kemp, the former secretary of Housing and Development, recently wrote an opinion for the Los Angeles Times. In it, he outlines changes that could make Chapter 13 bankruptcy more helpful to homeowner ’s and the economy in general.

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Filing bankruptcy is a major decision and can result with many benefits for the debtor including legal action to stop foreclosure, wage garnishment and creditor harassment.

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Chapter 7
Bankruptcy proceedings instituted under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code provide a "fresh start" for the debtor. When filing under Chapter 7, the debtor seeks to have each debt forgiven. In certain cases where debts represent items purchased on credit, for which the seller has retained a security interest, the court may require those items to be surrendered to the seller in exchange for the debt being forgiven. Once the court has determined that a debtor has fairly presented their financial situation, a discharge order will be signed granting the relief-requested forgiveness of each debt listed.

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Chapter 13
Some individuals may find that while their debts are indeed overwhelming, they still have a strong enough cash flow to continue making decreased payments to their creditors. Under this structure, the debtor prepares a plan with their attorney, which takes into account all sources of income and estimated living expenses. The income that remains after living expenses are satisfied is then divided up among the creditors in a "plan" that must then be approved.

BANKRUPTCY is one of several options.
There are many others:
• REFINANCE
• CASH FOR KEYS
• SALE
• PAYMENT PLAN

The Mortgage company has an attorney and so should you. If you do nothing, these things will happen to you:

• LOSS OF HOME
• DESTRUCTION OF CREDIT
• EVICTION
• INABILITY TO FINANCE A NEW HOME
• SOCIAL EMBARRASSMENT

Lawsuits & Bankruptcy

Lawsuits:
Being sued with a lawsuit is one reason many people contemplate filing bankruptcy. It's a factor, but only one, that should be considered.

Generally:
If there is a lawsuit or lawsuits against you, it may be a wise course to file bankruptcy. This would cease all attempts to collect on the future judgment the creditors may get.

Do I Answer the Complaint?
If you don't answer it, you will have no defense if it goes to trial. Doing nothing could result in a judgment against you.

Judgments:
Judgment then bankruptcy, or bankruptcy first?
When there is an option, Michigan Attorney Lawyers suggest avoid having judgments against you. Sure, the bankruptcy will avoid and remove judgments, but given a choice, it's probably preferable to file the bankruptcy before there is a judgment against you.

Catch-all?
There is not a magic pill that fits all situations. You will want to contact a bankruptcy attorney in your area who can properly assess your overall circumstances. If you are in the metro Detroit area or live in Michigan — we can help you here.

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