Piggy back mortgage and chapter 7 bankruptcy
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Piggy back mortgage and chapter 7 bankruptcy
I have an 80/20 loan on my home. I had to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Sept. 2008, was discharged 12/08, did not include my mortgages or auto in the bankruptcy, however, Wilshire Credit Corporation (20% lender) said they cannot accept my payments because they show they were discharged in the bankruptcy? What should I do? Am I still liable for the debt? Can they take my home away from me? I haven’t received any correspondance from them since 2/1/09, because they think they can’t contact me due to the bankruptcy laws. What should I do?
Asked on May 27, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I don't know whether or not this lender is following the law, or making a mistake, without seeing all the paperwork. You need to take your bankruptcy file, the Wilshire loan documents and the correspondence you did get from them, and have all the facts of your case reviewed by a qualified attorney in your area, to get reliable advice on what to do next. One place you can find lawyers is our website, http://attorneypages.com
You should do this as soon as possible. If it's bad news, the sooner you know, the sooner you can start doing what's necessary to protect your home.
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