Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spring 2018 | Page 25

CRAM DOWN THAT OLD HOME LOAN scheduled to come due. The last payment (or balloon payment) is scheduled for this date. B. The amount owed to _____________ (creditor) is approximately $______. C. The fair market value of the property pursuant to an (appraisal/certified market analysis) dated ___________ is $_____________. D. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 1322(c)(2) the note and mortgage are not protected by the anti-modification provision for residential mortgages found at 11 U.S.C. § 1322(b)(2). E. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 1322(c)(2) and 1325(a) (5) Debtor(s) plan will pay the fair market value of $__ __________ to creditor over the duration of this case at ___% interest as the creditor’s allowed secured claim. F. Confirmation of this plan shall constitute a determination that the amount in Paragraph 3 above is the amount of the creditor’s secured claim. G. The unsecured balance of creditor’s claim shall be treated as other unsecured debts pursuant to this plan. H. Once the allowed secured claim has been paid in full and the debtor receives a discharge, or the full underlying debt is paid, the creditor holding such claim shall promptly mark any lien securing such claim as satisfied in the appropriate public records. “Promptly” is defined as 30 days following payment of the secured claim in full and the entry of an order of discharge, or 30 days after the date the full underlying National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Spring 2018 debt is paid. 4) Serve the plan on the holder of the claim and any other entity the court designates in the manner provided for service of a summons and complaint by Bankruptcy Rule 7004. Make sure you file a proof of service documenting the notice. See also Bankruptcy Rule 3012(b) for claims of governmental units. 5) At the confirmation hearing provide the Court with proof of service of the plan, a copy of the appraisal, and a copy of the mortgage and note with the last payment due date highlighted. Check your local rules and forms to determine whether the bankruptcy court requires a different procedure. CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY JOURNAL 25