Category: Chapter 13

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Have a GREAT & SAFE Weekend!

Have a great weekend – don’t let debt ruin your Saturdays, let Geraci Law help you come up with a financial plan!

Have a GREAT & SAFE Weekend!

Don’t let debt ruin your future Saturdays. Come up with a financial plan this weekend! Start with a budget – you can use Geraci Law’s FREE budget guide. 

If you have more debt than income, if you are using credit to pay for living expenses – it might be time for a new plan. Call us – we’re here to help.

Looking for more information?

Check out links below:

Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 30,000 5-star reviews 5starsince November 2016!

Read ALL ABOUT DEBT RELIEF at www.bankruptcybookbypeterfrancisgeraci.com.

Free Attorney Consult – Westchester

Free attorney consultation for debt relief options in Westchester, Illinois.

Come visit Attorney Christine Kuhlman in Westchester, Illinois for a free consultation regarding your debt relief options. We’re located at 927 S. Mannheim Rd. Westchester 60154. We’re just South of 290/Mannheim on the East side of Street, next to BP gas Station and across from Target/Holiday Inn Express.

Attorney Christine Kuhlman is an attorney at Geraci Law. She has vast knowledge of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from DePaul University and a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School.

Attorney Kuhlman is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, and the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. From the first consultation to bankruptcy discharge, clients should expect nothing but excellence from Attorney Kuhlman.

Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 30,000 5-star reviews 5starsince November 2016!

Read ALL ABOUT DEBT RELIEF at www.bankruptcybookbypeterfrancisgeraci.com.

Bad Credit = MORE Interest

Credit scores fall into 5 categories to determine interest rates. Consider Geraci Law to help with your credit score!

Bad Credit = MORE Interest

According to an article on CNBC (read here) – more than 1/3 Americans have a credit score that is considered “subprime.”  If you are one of these people, you may end up paying THOUSANDS more in interest than borrowers with better credit scores. Filing a bankruptcy can HELP improve your credit score!

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) puts Americans into five different categories.

Deep Subprime – any credit score below 580

Subprime – any credit score between 580-619

Near-prime – any credit score between 620-659

Prime – any credit score between 660-719

Super-prime – any credit score above 720

Where do you fall? Your credit score is not only determined by timely payments. Your debt to income ratio plays a role. Do you have more debt than income in a year? Are you behind on payments? Are you considering borrowing money from a 401K or family member to pay off debt? Before you make a huge decision, talk with a Geraci Law attorney (guess what – it’s FREE).

Even if you are paying your minimum payments, you may not realize how much you are paying in interest! According to the CFPB, a Deep Subprime borrower paid 21.50% interest versus a Super-Prime borrower paying 12.50%. That is a HUGE difference.

Filing a bankruptcy could change your life for the better. You may IMPROVE your financial future to qualify for the better rates on mortgages, car loans or even credit cards. Don’t know your credit score? Not sure of what debt is reporting? Geraci Law can help!

Want more information about credit scores and bankruptcy? Below are a couple of links to related topics!

FICO Creates New UltraFICO Scoring System

When Should I File For Bankruptcy?

Credit Concern? Call Geraci Law!

Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 30,000 5-star reviews 5starsince November 2016!

Read ALL ABOUT DEBT RELIEF at www.bankruptcybookbypeterfrancisgeraci.com.

Geraci Law Merrillville

Geraci Law is ready to meet you in our Merrillville office!

Our Geraci Law Merrillville office located at 7725 S Broadway is newly renovated and our attorneys are ready to meet with you safely!

Schedule online at https://www.infotapes.com/Bankruptcy/OfficeLocator.

Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 30,000 5-star reviews 5starsince November 2016!

Read ALL ABOUT DEBT RELIEF at www.bankruptcybookbypeterfrancisgeraci.com.

How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost?

How much does bankruptcy cost? Answer a few questions to find out!

How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost?

Bankruptcy costs vary by  case. It depends on what you qualify for. Spend about 5 minutes answering some questions at www.kwalifyme.com.

Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 30,000 5-star reviews 5starsince November 2016!

Read ALL ABOUT DEBT RELIEF at www.bankruptcybookbypeterfrancisgeraci.com.

 

Do I Kwalify?

Questions about debt? Too nervous to call? No problem – check out KwalifyMe to get the answers!

When you are struggling with debt, trying to find answers can be tough. If you are trying to figure out different options including bankruptcy, consolidation and OTHERS – you should check out www.kwalifyme.com. Filling out the information will answer:

– Cost of bankruptcy
– Cost of consolidation
– Debt to income ratio

You can also get the following:

– Median Income score
– Creditor analysis
– Bankruptcy bar calculator
– Lawsuit search
– Debt consolidation score
– Experian “soft pull” report (doesn’t show up on  your credit)
– Experian credit score
– KBB vehicle value


If you have questions, you will get answers. It’s very cool and if you want to discuss your situation further, Geraci Law is available. It’s as easy as 800 CALL PFG.

Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 30,000 5-star reviews since November 2016!

This Fourth – Be DEBT Free!

Happy Fourth of July from Geraci Law! If you want to be debt free – give us a call to review your options!

This Fourth – Be DEBT Free!

Let this be your year to be free of debt. We’re here for you. If you are thinking about debt or finances over the long weekend – check out our web site. There’s a tremendous amount of information and options.

Want to talk? We’re here at 800 CALL PFG.

Want to meet with an attorney? Schedule ONLINE https://www.infotapes.com/Bankruptcy/OfficeLocator

 

If Not Now, When?

Make the first step to improve your financial future. Simple as 800 CALL PFG!

Make this year be the year you become debt free. Geraci Law offers FREE consultations – we can meet with you via video at a local office.

If you have more than $5,000 of debt in any or all of these categories, Geraci Law can probably help you:

Lawsuits • Garnishments • Wage Deductions • Foreclosures • Sheriff Sales • Mortgage Behind • Tax Debt • Credit Cards • Medical Debt • Car payment behind • Repossessions • Parking Tickets • Suspended License • Gas or Electric Shutoffs • Bill Collector Calls • Payday Loans • Cash advance problems • Car payment behind • Chicago Parking Tickets

Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 25,000 5-star reviews 5starsince November 2016!

Read ALL ABOUT DEBT RELIEF at www.bankruptcybookbypeterfrancisgeraci.com.

When Should I File For Bankruptcy?

Is now the time to file for bankruptcy? Take our free survey, call us if you need debt help!

When Should I File for Bankruptcy?

Take the FREE survey below. To find out if NOW is the time to get out of debt. If more than 3 apply to you, call us at 800 CALL PFG (800.225.5734)!

When Should I File for Bankruptcy?

Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 25,000 5-star reviews 5starsince November 2016!

Read ALL ABOUT DEBT RELIEF at www.bankruptcybookbypeterfrancisgeraci.com.

Chapter 7 – What Happens to My Credit Score if I File Bankruptcy?

An excerpt from Attorney Peter Francis Geraci’s “The Complete Book on Bankruptcy.”

Below is an excerpt from Attorney Peter Francis Geraci’s “The Complete Book On Bankruptcy.”  You can read the rest of the book online at https://www.bankruptcybookbypeterfrancisgeraci.com/.

CHAPTER #7 What happens to my credit score if I file bankruptcy?

Strangely, it usually goes up. Most of our clients have a credit score of below 600. Four months after filing Chapter 7, you should receive a discharge. You then have a creditor report that shows way less debt, and that you received a Chapter 7 discharge. If you are working, now you are not under pressure to pay bills you cannot pay, and can start saving. You also cannot file Chapter 7 for another 8 years, or in a Chapter 13 for another 4 years. So the lenders think you are a pretty good risk for lending, since you have little debt, and no ability to file bankruptcy, and a job. Your credit score can go up as much as 100 points.

If you had a credit score of 700 or more, and filed bankruptcy, it was a phony score, since you were overloaded with debt. Even so, after a Chapter 7 discharge, it may not change much, or it may go back up.

Regardless of credit score, after you receive a Chapter 7 or 13 discharge, you will find yourself able to buy a vehicle or house if you have the right job and down payment. The key is to save up a down payment, and not get overloaded again.

Take our Debtor Education Course taught by attorney Peter Francis Geraci as soon as you file for either Chapter 7 or 13. Or even before filing for $25. It will help you understand how to raise your credit score.

If you need help or have questions – our experienced staff is ready to help. Dial 1-800-CALL-PFG for a free phone mini-consultation, or make an appointment online 24/7 at www.infotapes.com.  Bankruptcy laws are in place to help you.  Who knows bankruptcy like Geraci Law?  Geraci Law has 25,000 5-star reviews 5starsince November 2016!