Reasons why you might get denied for a secured credit card Currently being unemployed or having insufficient income history from a new job that has only started in the last few weeks. A series of missed payments or defaults on previous credit cards and a bankruptcy filed in the past few months.
Under California law, debt collectors have the right to place a lien on a person's home once they get a judgment. California law then lets the debt collector force the sale of a person's home to collect the judgment, even if that property is the debtor's only home.
In many states, including California, unsecured creditors can become secured creditors and place a lien on your home.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is generally more damaging to credit initially because it involves liquidating assets and stays on your credit report for 10 years, whereas Chapter 13 stays for 7 years and demonstrates an effort to repay debts through a structured plan, which may soften the impact over time.
In some states, a judgment lien can attach to any property owned by the debtor. In Pennsylvania, though, a judgment lien can only be placed on real property.
A creditor can sue you if you get behind in your payments. The creditor may file a law suit at the Magisterial District Court if it's for a small amount, or may sue you in the County Court of Common Pleas, or in Federal Court. A PA constable or sheriff must serve you with a copy of the Complaint.
In Pennsylvania, if a creditor sues you and obtains a judgment, it can become a lien against your home or other real property. (If the judgment is from another county, the creditor would need to transfer it to your county.) However, a creditor without a judgment cannot lien your property.
In Pennsylvania, if a creditor sues you and obtains a judgment, it can become a lien against your home or other real property. (If the judgment is from another county, the creditor would need to transfer it to your county.) However, a creditor without a judgment cannot lien your property.
Nevada is the most debtor-friendly state. Your assets have to be stashed in the trust for only two years before they're supposedly safe from future creditors. And unlike other states, Nevada protects your assets from pre-existing tort creditors, a divorcing spouse, alimony and even child support obligations.
Pennsylvania is a hub for manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and corporate headquarters. In fact, we are home to 23 Fortune 500 companies — a testament to our thriving business-friendly climate.