Chapter 13 bankruptcy can affect a foreclosure on a home. This post covers what a Chapter 13 filing means for a foreclosure proceeding when it is filed before a judicial sale or foreclosure sale takes place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will filing bankruptcy stop a foreclosure on my house?

Will filing a bankruptcy stop a foreclosure on your home? If a bankruptcy is filed, specifically a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, before there’s a judicial sale or a foreclosure sale, the filing of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy will stay the foreclosure proceeding, and that sale will not be able to go through.


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