What is the difference between a secured and unsecured debt in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy law in California, a secured debt is a loan or obligation that is backed by some type of collateral. This collateral could be a home, car, or other valuable item that the debtor is promising to give up if he or she fails to repay the debt. This type of debt is considered to be higher risk and is typically more expensive as the creditor will want to be sure that they can recover their losses in the event of default. An unsecured debt, on the other hand, is a loan or obligation that is not backed by any collateral and therefore carries a much lower risk to the creditor. This does, however, mean that the creditor may have a difficult time recovering their losses in the event of default. Unsecured debts also usually come with a lower interest rate. In a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy plan, the debtor is able to negotiate with the creditors to pay off the secured debts first, and then work towards paying off the unsecured debts. As part of the bankruptcy plan, the debtor must prove that they have the financial means to make the monthly payments, otherwise, the bankruptcy may be denied.

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