In the 1990s, the state began to experiment with awarding and managing construction contracts using the design-build system. Figure 1 summarizes the various legislation authorizing state and local entities to use design-build under specified circumstances.
A low payment means you're more likely to be able to demonstrate to the court that you have the capability to make such a payment, which means it's more likely you'll be granted Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which means you'll keep your house.
If you're considering bankruptcy, you're naturally concerned about what you can keep and what may have to surrender. If you own your home outright, you may or may not lose it if you file bankruptcy. Several factors, including the laws of your state, determine the final outcome of your bankruptcy petition.