Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Process

  • Client decides they want a replacement car
  • Bankruptcy attorney refers them to Drive Now Westlake

PROCEDURES

  • Drive Now Westlake provides client with car payment and loan amount for court approval
  • Attorney sends the estimate to the Chapter 13 trustee for pre-approval
  • Attorney files a motion for approval with the Court to incur the new debt
  • Once the judge signs an order for approval, the debt or purchases the vehicle through Drive Now Westlake

BENEFITS

  • Client may reestablish credit through on-time payments on their new car loan
  • Client may finance a vehicle during his Chapter 13 bankruptcy rather than having to wait until the end of their bankruptcy
  • Court costs for the motion for approval are added in to Chapter 13 plan so client avoids paying fees upfront

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

PROCESS

  • Client decides they want a replacement car
  • Bankruptcy attorney refers them to Drive Now Westlake

BENEFITS

  • Client may reestablish credit through on-time payments on their new car loan
  • Client may finance a vehicle upon filing bankruptcy rather than having to wait at least 3 months after filing for the bankruptcy discharge
  • Client saves on court costs as the vehicle purchase does not require court approval