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A consumer proposal is a stable debt repayment program because the payments are locked in for the length of the proposal. Creditors cannot change the terms once they agree to your plan. However, as the... Read more »
Bankruptcy law provides for the possibility of a bankrupt to be examined under oath by the Official Receiver (a representative of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy), the Licensed Insolvency Trustee and under certain circumstances by creditors.... Read more »
The concept behind a debt consolidation loan is simple: you get a new personal loan with more favourable terms and use the money to pay off multiple high interest rate debts, like credit card debts. You... Read more »
Filing for personal bankruptcy as a life insurance agent in Ontario does not necessarily mean your license with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) will be terminated, nor does it mean you cannot become... Read more »
As an insolvency firm, we at Hoyes Michalos see the personal toll financial insecurity brings to individuals and their families. The extent of the financial strain debt causes may surprise you. For many of our... Read more »
When talking with clients, I often get asked, “Do I have to meet with my creditors?”; coupled with a look of stress or fear. In most cases the answer is no, but the possibility is... Read more »
A bankruptcy or consumer proposal provides an automatic stay of proceeding that can stop an eviction order from your landlord for rent arrears. Unpaid rent, up to the date of filing, is included as a... Read more »
A common concern is how cosigned debts are treated when one person files a consumer proposal. When someone files a consumer proposal, they make a deal with their unsecured creditors to repay a percentage of... Read more »
In a personal bankruptcy in Canada, a creditor’s meeting is rare, happening in less than 1 in 1000 bankruptcies. A meeting of creditors’ is required: In a summary bankruptcy or consumer proposal, if at least... Read more »
The Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act defines the legal options where an individual, or company, can be relieved of their obligation to repay debt. In Canada, there are 4 common bankruptcy options: Personal bankruptcy for individuals... Read more »
Many more seniors are carrying substantial consumer debt into retirement. What happens when you can’t pay back that debt? What options do seniors have for debt relief? There are many reasons why people carry debt... Read more »
Consumer insolvencies in Canada are going up. Rapidly. Naturally, this is puzzling a lot of financial analysts and the media. Why would more Canadians be filing for bankruptcy when we have low interest rates, low... Read more »
A proposal to creditors is a deal you negotiate with your creditors to repay a portion of what you owe. In legal terms, a proposal is an arrangement to settle your debts for less than their full... Read more »
If you are a mortgage broker or mortgage agent in Ontario, you will not necessarily lose your license if you need to file for bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy filing also does not necessarily prevent you from... Read more »
If you’re struggling to repay debts, you can ask creditors to reduce the amount you have to repay on your debt by offering a consumer proposal. A consumer proposal is a legally binding deal between... Read more »
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