Things to Think About When Filing Bankruptcy and Getting a New Mortgage again in Kentucky.

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What happens to my house and credit after the Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge? There are a few different answers to this question depending on the choice made during the bankruptcy. If the filer decided to reaffirm their property during the Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the filer retains the property as if the bankruptcy never happened. The payments made on the reaffirmed debt will be reported to the credit bureau helping the filer rebuild their credit.

Now, let’s discuss the other option. What happens to my house and credit if the property is not reaffirmed? First, the filer can continue to live in the house as long as the monthly mortgage payment is made. Once all the payments are made and the debt is satisfied the bank or lien holder will release the lien. The drawback is for the filer who did not reaffirm the debt and trying to rebuild their credit…

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