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Did Bankruptcy Reform Worsen Foreclosure Crisis?

Bankruptcy laws were significantly changed in 2005, and filings went way down. A new study suggests bankruptcy reform accelerated the foreclosure crisis. The theory is simple enough. People who file bankruptcy and get rid of credit card and other debt, have more money available to pay the mortgage payments, and stay out of foreclosure. So,…

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