Reaffirmation agreements in bankruptcy

    • What are the benefits of a reaffirmation agreement?

      The main advantage of signing a reaffirmation agreement is that the debtor can obtain 100 percent confidence that he will be able to keep the contract in force and retain possession of the collateral unless he defaults on his obligations. Index (b) Post Bankruptcy Credit Reporting.


    • What are the pros and cons of reaffirmation agreements in bankruptcy?

      A reaffirmation agreement can often have better effects on the debtor’s credit in the long run, as opposed to having all qualifying debts discharged. The purpose of reaffirmation agreements is to provide the debtor with a better outcome, and the creditor with ease of recollection.


    • What are the consequences of not signing a reaffirmation agreement?

      If your intent is to surrender your property you should never sign a reaffirmation agreement. When you file for bankruptcy protection under chapter 7 bankruptcy or chapter 13 bankruptcy you are protected by the bankruptcy automatic stay. This rule stops any creditor, including secured creditors, from collecting on debts.


    • [PDF File]Reaffirmation Documents - United States Courts

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      The Bankruptcy Code allows debtors to reaffirm debts, but an agreement to reaffirm a debt will be enforceable despite the bankruptcy discharge only if it complies with specific procedures. Director’s Form 2400A (Reaffirmation Documents) includes the Reaffirmation Agreement, disclosures, and other documents necessary for a debtor to reaffirm a debt.


    • [PDF File]To reaffirm a debt, the debtor and creditor agree to the ...

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      • Reaffirmation agreements are negotiated and agreed upon during the bankruptcy case, but before the debtor receives a discharge and the case is closed. • Importantly, the debtor’s choice to enter into the reaffirmation agreement waives discharge of the debt associated with the property that would otherwise be


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      before the bankruptcy court enters your discharge, or during the 60-day period that begins on the date your Reaffirmation Agreement is filed with the court, whichever occurs later. To rescind (cancel) your Reaffirmation Agreement, you must notify the creditor that your Reaffirmation Agreement is rescinded (or canceled).


    • [PDF File]Official Form 427 - United States Courts

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      Anyone who is a party to a reaffirmation agreement may fill out and file this form. Fill it out completely, attach it to the reaffirmation agreement, and file the documents within the time set under Bankruptcy Rule 4008. Official Form 427 Cover Sheet for Reaffirmation Agreement page 1 Debtor 1


    • [PDF File]Bankruptcy: Understanding Reaffirmation Agreements - 42West44

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      A reafirmation agreement can be cancelled by a debtor by the later of: (1) the issuance of a discharge in the bankruptcy case or (2) 60 days from the date the reafirmation agreement is filed with the bankruptcy court. As with any contract, you should think very carefully before signing a reafirmation agreement.


    • [PDF File]REAFFIRMATION HEARING INFORMATION PACKET - United States Courts

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      1. What is a Reaffirmation Agreement? When you declare bankruptcy, some or all of your debts are discharged and you are no longer legally responsible for paying them back. This gives you a “fresh start.” A reaffirmation agreement is where you agree to pay a debt even though you could have eliminated the debt in your bankruptcy case.


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