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Check out the Learn tab up top to find a bunch of good info.

Check out the learn tab up top.

Some pointers for you: The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and so do BP members!

It is hard to stay on top of what is going on there when you can go over to the house an follow up.

If the borrower reaffirms the debt, they must make payments which can happen through or on top of the Trustee payment plan.

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