What Happens to my 2nd Mortgage/Home Equity Loan in Ch. 7 Bankruptcy?
Many clients are concerned with what will happen to their second mortgage (also referred to as a Home Equity Loan, Home Equity Line of Credit or HELOC) during and after Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. In general, 2nd mortgages or HELOCs are loans that are given to property owners. These loans are secured by the value of the property above the amount of the first mortgage.