Bankruptcy Reform and Foreclosures

Bernstein, David P.

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1154635

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Bankruptcy Reform and Foreclosures

10 Pages Posted: 8 Jul 2008

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David P. Bernstein

Independent

Date Written: July 2, 2008

Abstract

The Bankruptcy Abuse and Protection Act (BAPCPA) (2005) by making it more difficult and costly for marginal homeowners to utilize the bankruptcy code, restructure their debts, and maintain mortgage payments, increased foreclosures and the number of homes for sale. BAPCPA was intended to help creditors at the expense of debtors. However, the negative impact of BAPCPA on real estate markets appears to have damaged the balance sheets of both debtors and creditors.

Keywords: personal bankruptcy, personal finances, financial institutions, consumer debt, mortgages

JEL Classification: G18, G21, K35

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Bernstein, David P., Bankruptcy Reform and Foreclosures (July 2, 2008). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1154635 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1154635