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The foreclosure crisis that began in 2007 hit the state of Ohio hard, and only recently have indications emerged suggesting that the worst is over. This at least is according to statistics from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, which suggest that a significant improvement from previous years has been underway. The average price for houses in Ohio has improved from…
Most people understand that our credit scores affect our daily lives. Generally, it is difficult to get a loan or obtain a credit card without decent credit. If a person’s credit score is low, he or she may be able to get a loan but the interest rate may be unreasonably high. The lender may even add some creditor-friendly clauses…
The main driver behind people’s consideration of personal bankruptcy as an option for debt relief is that their financial situation has reached a point where there is not enough money to cover all of their obligations. So it may seem logical from a cost perspective to try to save money by going through the petition process on your own, without…
Starting a small business is an undertaking like few others. You often hear small business owners refer to their business as, “their baby.” The reason for this affectionate characterization is because the business owner spends so much time, money and energy into working towards making the venture a success. No one creates a business or product with the hope that…
We’ve all heard comments that bankruptcy is bad and that it can ruin your life. This is merely a false negative stigma that has come about through the years. The truth is everyone deals with financial issues at some point in their lives and not everyone is fortunate enough to get out of it quickly and without some help. Many…
This post will provide details about what actually happens in a foreclosure and steps you can take as the homeowner, following up on a previous post. In the previous post, we discussed the basics of foreclosure, including legal definitions and possible scenarios. If you are a homeowner and you happen to miss a payment, this is considered a breach of the…
It is often said that a modern economy is based on credit. One reason for this belief is the need for individuals and businesses to secure credit to raise enough capital to grow. This growth is done at a much faster pace through borrowing and investment than if the consumer or entrepreneur was required to save up the necessary funds…
Ongoing financial challenges can often lead to outcomes such as filing for bankruptcy, repossession and having to acquire a home equity loan. In the face of unemployment money trouble can continue to grow and may seem overwhelming for any family or individual homeowner. Losing income will naturally add to the possibility of facing foreclosure. Other worries about mortgage payments and…
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is colloquially known as “fresh start” bankruptcy. Unlike its Chapter 13 counterpart — under which the debtor obligates himself or herself to repay at least part of his or her debts under a payment plan — Chapter 7 generally completely eliminates or “discharges” eligible debts. In this way, the debtor is able to start over again with…
Perhaps you have hit some hard times recently, and have fallen behind on your mortgage payments. You might even have had to file a petition for bankruptcy. It has come to the point where your mortgage lender has given you notice that it is beginning foreclosure proceedings. So it is time to move out of your home, right? Not so…