Stop Foreclosures

• Foreclosure lawsuits are stopped immediately by Chapter 13 or Chapter 7.
  • However, only Chapter 13 provides a way to force the creditor to accept repayment of a past due amount.
• In Chapter 13, to stop foreclosure, you must do the following within 30 days of filing your case:
  • Pay the regular mortgage and
  • Pay the Chapter 13 plan payments to catch up your mortgage payments.