Recent Developments in the Zone of Insolvency
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One of the significant changes brought about by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ("BAPCPA") was the treatment of loans secured by automobiles in Chapter 13 cases. Prior to BAPCPA, debtors were permitted to "cram down" the secured portions of automobile loans to the fair market value of the collateral. This often resulted in significant reductions to claims secured by automobiles.
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Effective December 1, 2007, the official proof of claim form filed in bankruptcy cases changed. While the basic information included on the proof of claim form remains the same, there are some changes creditors should be aware of which are summarized below.
Creditor Information
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