Posted on: 17th Mar, 2009 01:30 pm
please help! don't know what to do. my primary home is upside down (695k bal, worth 300k) and behind 6 mos. my investment prop. has been sitting empty over 1 yr. another duplex investment has been empty 7 mos.(also behind 6 mos). my liabilities far exceed my assets. should i consider filing bankruptcy? will the lenders of the investments come back for the deficiencies? what will the tax implications be?
Hi seeingstars,
If you want to save the property you can negotiate with the lenders to modify your loan. But if you have lost all hopes of repaying the debt, you can file bankruptcy. A chpter 7 bankruptcy will release you of your personal debt and you will be getting a discharge within 4 months of filing bankruptcy. It also stops legal actions taken by creditors such as foreclosure, lawsuit, wage garnishment, collections etc. This will give you a new financial start by discharging you of your debts. I think you should consult a bankruptcy attorney if you have decided to file bankruptcy as he would be able to guide you in a better way.
Thanks,
Jerry
If you want to save the property you can negotiate with the lenders to modify your loan. But if you have lost all hopes of repaying the debt, you can file bankruptcy. A chpter 7 bankruptcy will release you of your personal debt and you will be getting a discharge within 4 months of filing bankruptcy. It also stops legal actions taken by creditors such as foreclosure, lawsuit, wage garnishment, collections etc. This will give you a new financial start by discharging you of your debts. I think you should consult a bankruptcy attorney if you have decided to file bankruptcy as he would be able to guide you in a better way.
Thanks,
Jerry