Laws Flashcards
FDIC Insurance
$250,000 per person, per ownership category
Purpose of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Liquidation
Purpose of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Repayment
Purpose of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Reorganization
Who can file ch 7?
Individuals and businesses
Who can file ch 13?
Individuals only
Who can file ch 11?
Businesses and rarely individuals
Who is eligible for ch 7?
Those with income below a certain threshold
Who is eligible for ch 13?
those with debt below a certain threshold
Who is eligible for ch 11?
No debt or income requirements
What happens to debt in a ch 7 bankruptcy?
Unsecured debt is eliminated
Secured debt - assets are sold off
What happens to debt in a ch 13 bankruptcy?
It is paid back over time through the repayment plan
What happens to debt in a ch 11 bankruptcy?
It is restructured and paid back over time
Which bankruptcies can stop a foreclosure?
13 & 11. Ch. 7 can delay it.
How long does a ch 7 bankruptcy take?
4-6 months
How long does a ch 13 bankruptcy take?
3-5 years
How long does a ch 11 bankruptcy take?
6 months to 2 years
How long does a ch 7 bankruptcy stay on a credit report?
10 years
How long does a ch 13 bankruptcy stay on a credit report?
7 years
How long does a ch 11 bankruptcy stay on a credit report?
10 years
Consumer Credit Protection Act
Right to know costs and terms of credit