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Today's Terms
Voluntary bankruptcy
Definition:
Bankruptcy filed by the debtor itself; data from the U.S. Administrative Office of the Courts subdivides bankruptcies into voluntary and involuntary.
Chapter Twelve
Definition:
Family farmer bankruptcies; created by Congress in 1986 (Chapter 12 became effective on November 26, 1986 and is now a permanent Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code); only a family owned farm business can qualify for Chapter 12
Forbearance and Repayment
Definition:
The most common way of resolving a loan default is to work out a plan which will let you repay part of the delinquency each month, along with you regular monthly installment.
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