Affordable Chapter 7 · Hermosa Beach
Affordable Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Hermosa Beach and What It Buys You
Hermosa Beach households earn a median of $166,442, about $13,870 a month. When card balances get large, minimum payments can stretch for many years. Chapter 7 can wipe out credit cards, medical bills and personal loans for a flat fee from $1,200 plus the court fee. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation.
- Wipes out most unsecured debt
- Flat fee from $1,200 plus $338 court fee
- Collection stops the day we file
- Payment plans available
What an affordable Chapter 7 wipes out
For most people, the fee wipes out the debts that cause the most stress: credit cards, medical bills, personal and payday loans, and old judgments. It also covers what is left on a car loan after a repossession. A few debts survive, such as support, most recent taxes and most student loans.
The math for a Hermosa Beach household
Here is an example with made-up round numbers. Say you owe $15,000 on credit cards at 24% interest. That is about $300 a month in interest before you pay down a single dollar. For a Hermosa Beach household at the city's median income, $300 is about 2% of a month's income before taxes, going to interest alone.
A simple Chapter 7 with us costs about $1,538 in attorney and court fees. In this example, that is about five months of interest payments, and the balance is gone at the end of the case.
Chapter 7 compared with settlement and consolidation
Debt settlement companies collect fees while you save up lump sums, and creditors are free to sue in the meantime. Forgiven balances may also count as income for taxes. A consolidation loan only moves the debt to a new lender, and it takes good credit to get one. Chapter 7 is different: collection stops on the day of filing, and most cases end in about four months.
Chapter 7 is not right for everyone. Read when you should not file bankruptcy before you decide.
Why Hermosa Beach filers choose Chapter 7
For a Hermosa Beach renter who qualifies, Chapter 7 wipes out credit cards, medical bills and personal loans for a starting cost of about $1,538 in attorney and court fees. A consolidation loan can lower a rate, but it keeps the full balance and often takes good credit to get. Debt settlement can leave you open to lawsuits while you save, and creditor suits from Hermosa Beach are often filed at the Torrance Courthouse. Chapter 7 stops those lawsuits once you file. Read when not to file bankruptcy to see when another path makes more sense.
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Affordable Chapter 7 questions from Hermosa Beach
Is a consolidation loan better than Chapter 7 for a Hermosa Beach renter?
A consolidation loan is better than Chapter 7 for a Hermosa Beach renter only if the new payment is affordable and the total debt is small. It does not reduce what you owe. Chapter 7 can wipe out the debt instead, for a one-time fee.
Is Chapter 7 worth the cost?
Chapter 7 is worth the cost for many people with credit card and medical debt they cannot repay. The flat fee and court fee are often less than a few months of interest on the debt.
How long until Hermosa Beach filers are debt free in Chapter 7?
Hermosa Beach filers are usually free of their dischargeable debts about four months after filing Chapter 7. Calls, lawsuits and garnishments stop the day the case is filed.
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See what Chapter 7 could wipe out for you
Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. We will compare Chapter 7 with your other options for free.
Law Offices of John Asuncion9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.