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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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chapter 13 bankruptcy
- this type of bankruptcy sets a payment plan between the borrower and the creditor monitored by the court. The homeowner can keep the property, but must make payments according to the court's terms within a 3 to 5 year period.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development