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Mortgage and bankruptcy in Ontario

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Question: My mortgage is more than my home will sell for. if i claim bankruptcy is the remaining portion included.(i want out of the home but owe more than its worth)

Answer: You have two options regarding your house when you file for bankruptcy in Ontario.

First, assuming the mortgage holder agrees, you could continue paying the mortgage and keep the house. In your case, because the mortgages are more than what the house is worth, your bankruptcy trustee will not take your house.

Second, since you want out of the home, you could find a place to rent, surrender the house to the mortgage company, and file bankruptcy. When the mortgage company eventually sells the house, the shortfall will be included in your bankruptcy.

There are many issues to consider, so we suggest that you contact an Ontario bankruptcy trustee for a free initial consultation to review your options.

Second Mortgage

Monday, May 14th, 2007

I am thinking of claiming bankruptcy. I have a first and second mortgage from different companies. Can I claim Bankruptcy on the second mortgage only and still keep my home and pay only the first mortgage? Also, if I have to include both first and second mortgage in the bankruptcy, how long do I have before i have to move out?

utilities bills and bankruptcy

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

Does bankruptcy include utilities, gas, hydro, phone, and secured loans against household furniture ?
If you are not able to meet mortgage obligations, is it better to bail out & leave your house or wait until an eviction notice arrives ?