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Social Security Income and Banktruptcy

MAN - OlderIn October, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit upheld the district court when it concluded that social security income should not be included in the calculation of projected disposable income for people filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

It was noted that “projected disposable income” is defined as “current monthly income” minus the amount needed for the debtor’s support in section 1325(b).

This gives people who are receiving social security the option to file for bankruptcy if they need to, without having to include the social security in their projected disposable income.

The second argument was over whether this exclusion would be in ‘bad faith’ or ‘good faith.’

The court stated, “When a Chapter 13 debtor calculates his repayment plan payments exactly as the Bankruptcy Code and Social Security Act allow him to, and thereby excludes SSI, that exclusion cannot constitute a lack of good faith.”

Several other circuits have the same issue pending and this decision may play an influential role.

Written by: Mary Ann Pekara of Total Bankruptcy

How We Compile Our Data

Bankruptcy records are open to the public.  We access those records using PACER (Public Access Court Electronic Records).  PACER is an electronic access service that allows users to obtain case and docket information from Federal Appellate, District and Bankruptcy courts. Each court maintains its own database and though each court service is comparable to the other; the format and content of the information can often differ.

BK Data – The BEBdata System

After we access thBK Data Courthousee raw data from PACER, we run the files through custom built programs that standardize and segment the information.  This translates files from a visual reference into a raw database.

 We enhance the data by cleansing address information using the USPS Coding Accuracy Support System (CASS) Software.  This software is used to ensure the accuracy of delivery point barcodes, zip codes and carrier route information.  We then run the CASS certified data through the National Change of Address file giving our data the most current delivery information available.

 The final step in the process to create a marketing worthy database entails distributing the records within our custom built database system.  Our system allows us to segment and categorize each section of information within each record allowing for query, analysis or fragmenting data.

The data is available in a variety of vertical markets and is under no circumstances used to determine creditworthiness.  When used for credit solicitation marketing, our BK Data may only be used for Invitation To Apply (ITA) purposes only.

 

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Subprime Approvals up by 60%

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Subprime approvals for both new and used vehicle sales are 62.5% higher than they were one year ago because dealers are finding it easier to place subprime used vehicle paper.
Breaking down its sales predictions, industry expert, CNW thinks franchised dealers will turn 1.33 million used models this month, marketing a 11.7% gain.

Thanks to inventories and supply becoming more stable and improvements in inventory make-up, the firm contends independent dealers are looking at a significant year-over-year used sales gain in September.  Expectations are for independent lots moving 1.28 million units, which would translate to into a 9.7% jump from a year ago.