Many people assume that bankruptcy protects them from all creditors, across the board, however, this is not the case. In certain circumstances, debts may still be enforced even after a discharge in bankruptcy. When a creditor sues a debtor and a judgment is awarded, this judgment may survive an assignment into bankruptcy in certain circumstances. […]
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Mortgage Enforcement and Penalties
Introduction The general commercial practice for lenders is to include a contractual term imposing a greater interest rate if the loan goes into arrears. This is both an incentive and a deterrent. The borrower is motivated to keep the loan from defaulting and is, therefore, more likely to pay on time to prevent the increased […]