Posts Tagged ‘mortgage’

Will Bankruptcy Take Care of Judgments?

Yes, judgments from creditors do get released when you file a personal bankruptcy or complete a consumer proposal. However, judgments registered against your assets by Canada Revenue Agency do not get released when you file a personal bankruptcy or complete a consumer proposal.

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What happens If My Ex-Spouse Goes Bankrupt?

If both parties have agreed to assume responsibility for certain debts, it does not absolve them, if one of them defaults on a debt, that was granted to both parties jointly. Bankruptcy laws and family laws do not deal with assets and liabilities in the same way; there can be conflicts and unintended consequences when the two interact.

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Financial Literacy – Understanding Collateral Mortgages

The mortgage process is changing and many banks have are now using collateral mortgages when you purchase or refinance your home.  A collateral mortgage typically designed to secure all obligations that you owe to the bank and there is no dollar limit on the mortgage.

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Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

Good debt is for purchases that appreciate in value or significantly improve your quality of life.  Bad debts on the other hand typically do not provide you with any long-term benefit.  If you carry a heavy amount of bad debt and are only able to make minimum payments then it’s time to look for help.

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