Can bankruptcy help to lower my car loan payments?
Date: Thu, 08/30/2018 - 22:23
Can bankruptcy help to lower my car loan payments?
It depends on the type of
It depends on the type of bankruptcy you are filing.
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, cramming down a car loan may reduce your balance and cut your interest rate. But for that your vehicle should be worth less than what you owe.
However, in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your car loan will not be discharged as it's a secured debt.
Chapter 7 won't help you to
Chapter 7 won't help you to lower your car payments because an auto loan is a secured debt. You have to sign a reaffirmation agreement to retain the vehicle. The reaffirmation agreement waives off the discharge of debt in a bankruptcy proceeding. You have to make monthly payments to the lender. If you fail, then the lender can repossess your car.
Why you guys always buy a car
Why you guys always buy a car with a loan. Don't do that. Save money and buy a car with cash instead of taking out a loan. Buy a small car that you can afford. bankruptcy can damage your credit score. You may not be able to get a loan, rent with better term due to the bad score.