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Can I get rid of my second mortgage if I file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Can I get rid of my second mortgage if I file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

“Lien stripping is only available in Chapter 13 bankruptcy and is only possible if the value of your home is less than the amount you owe on your first mortgage. In other words, if your home is worth less than what you owe on your primary mortgage, then the second mortgage or home equity loan may be considered unsecured debt, which can be treated similarly to credit card or medical debts.”

Are you a farmer and owe a tax debt to the IRS? Chapter 12 is the filing you need to protect your land and equipment.

Are you a farmer and owe a tax debt to the IRS? Chapter 12 is the filing you need to protect your land and equipment.

“In Chapter 12 bankruptcy, you can file for a lien strip or lien avoidance if your property does not have enough equity value to cover the federal tax debt. A lien strip allows you to wipe out the lien imposed by the federal tax debt, effectively eliminating the debt.”