I will be a personal Guarantor on a business loan and I am concerned about my declaration of homestead rights.

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   Theodore AraujoPro

   Syracuse Bankruptcy Attorney

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   Answered August 11, 2011 02:07. What are you worried about (i.e. what is your question)? You have personal liability for the business loan if you gaurantee it, just like any loan, and you are correct that there are exemptions if they try and collect a judgment or you file bankruptcy.

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   Herbert WeinbergPro

   North Andover Bankruptcy Attorney

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   Answered August 11, 2011 14:01. The steps you have taken are likely to keep your house but it may not and if you are the one in ten who is not protected, it will be no comfort to you that while you lost your house, nine other people in your position did not lose their house. There are many potential issues that you need to keep in mind. First and foremost,how much is your house worth as a homestead only protects $500,000 of equity. Second, if your wife were to unfortunately die, you become the sole owner of the house. Third, is the lender having you give a mortgage along with the guarantee? Fourth, do any loan documents seek to have you waive your homestead? I have seen too many people sign personal guarantees and not realize the consequences.

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