When you are considering Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be able to reduce or "cram down" the principle balance of certain secured debts. The most common examples of secured debts are your mortgage or car loan. In a chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can cram down your car loan, investment property mortgages or other personal property such as furnishings or household goods to the actual value of the item making it easier to pay it off. If you choose to cram down a car loan for example, an automobile … [Read more...]