a person or company with insufficient assets to cover their debts
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Chapter 13 Vocabulary
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Bankrupt
A person or company with insufficient assets to cover their debts.
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Bankruptcy
A state of being legally released from the obligation to repay some or all debt in exchange for the forced loss of certain assets. A court’s determination of personal bankruptcy remains in a consumer’s credit record for 10 years.
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Consumer Credit Counseling/Financial Counseling
Services offered by organizations that help consumers find a way to repay debt through careful budgeting and management of funds.
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Creditor
A person or company to whom money is owed.
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Debt Consolidation Loan
A single loan that replaces the debt owed by multiple loans, often with a lower monthly payment and a longer repayment period.
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Garnishment
A legal warning concerning the attachment of property to satisfy a debt.
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Home equity loan
A loan secured by primary residence or second home at the amount where the fair market value exceeds the overall debt owed on the property.
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Repossession
To take possession of property in which the owner is behind in the payments.