Modifying Mortgages In Bankruptcy

Many of you may be aware that Congress has proposed mortgage modification within the Bankruptcy Process. This is a measure I strongly agree will aid many consumers to protect and save their home from foreclosure. The Bill, however, does not go far enough in my opinion. The Bill in its present form only applies in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases. As such, this will force many consumers to file for Chapter 13 relief due to over Many of you may be aware that Congress has proposed mortgage modification within the Bankruptcy Process. This is a measure I strongly agree will aid many consumers to protect and save their home from foreclosure. The Bill, however, does not go far enough in my opinion. The Bill in its present form only applies in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases. As such, this will force many consumers to file for Chapter 13 relief due to over

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		LegalHelpers.com Bankruptcy Blog Perspectives From The Nation's Largest Consumer Law Firm Modifying Mortgages In Bankruptcy Many of you may be aware that Congress has proposed mortgage modification within the Bankruptcy Process. This is a measure I strongly agree will aid many consumers to protect and save their home from foreclosure. The Bill, however, does not go far enough in my opinion. The Bill in its present form only applies in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases. As such, this will force many consumers to file for Chapter 13 relief due to over Many of you may be aware that Congress has proposed mortgage modification within the Bankruptcy Process. This is a measure I strongly agree will aid many consumers to protect and save their home from foreclosure. The Bill, however, does not go far enough in my opinion. The Bill in its present form only applies in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases. 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