As you may already know, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can temporarily stop your home from being foreclosed on. This is because when you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, an “automatic stay” will be issued immediately to prevent creditors (including mortgage lenders) from taking further actions to collect their debts. But after the automatic stay is up, how can you permanently avoid foreclosure of your home? One way to permanently avoid foreclosure under a Chapter 7 is to file a “reaffirmation agreement.”

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