Bankruptcy
Debt is something many people have to take on at some point. For example, if you ever want to own a house, you almost certainly won’t be able to buy one outright. You’ll need to take on debt. However, over time, it is possible to end up taking on more debt than you can reasonably pay off, especially if you run into an unexpected situation like a medical emergency.
In the United States, bankruptcy is an option that you may have if you’ve become embroiled in so much debt that you can no longer deal with it. For many people who have tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt, bankruptcy is a necessity that can be extremely beneficial to them.
What Is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding that can help a lender wipe out a significant amount of debt. It’s meant for people who are currently dealing with an extreme amount of debt they don’t think they’ll ever be able to get back on top of, especially debt that amounts to monthly payments a lender couldn’t pay with their current income. When someone files for bankruptcy, they go through court processes that help the lender erase most of their debt and help the creditors get back at least part of what they’re owed.
What Benefits Does Bankruptcy Provide?
The biggest benefit of bankruptcy is that it can allow you to have a new start. Many people who file for bankruptcy aren’t foolish with their money or living high above their means—they’ve often just fallen on hard times, and many of them have serious debt like student loans and medical bills. They need bankruptcy to help them start again.
On the creditors’ side, bankruptcy can also be very helpful. After all, a person can only file for bankruptcy when they can’t pay their bills, which means bankruptcy isn’t robbing a creditor of their money but allowing them to settle their accounts and get as much money as they likely could from that specific account.
What Requirements Does a Bankruptcy Have?
While bankruptcy can be very helpful, there are also many requirements that bankruptcy brings with it. If someone files for bankruptcy, they may have these requirements throughout the bankruptcy process:
- Selling off all or most assets at auction
- Having the bankruptcy on their credit report for at least seven years
- Showing a court all their financial information
- Taking court-ordered credit education plans
Depending on where you live, some of these requirements may not exist, and different types of bankruptcy work best for different experiences. However, these are common bankruptcy requirements that you might end up with.
How Can Enformion Help With Bankruptcy Filings?
Whether you’re someone filing for bankruptcy or you’re working for a creditor trying to make sure they get the most out of a bankruptcy filing process, Enformion can help. With Enformion, you can do searches on an individual to get more information about their assets and contact information. Because bankruptcy filings require that you contact all creditors, this can be an effective way to fulfill all your requirements. On the other hand, Enformion can also help with making sure someone who’s filing for bankruptcy isn’t hiding any assets.