Reaffirmation Agreement Template (11 U.S.C. § 524)
United States Bankruptcy Court
District of [District]
In re: [Debtor Name(s)]
Case No.: [Number]
Chapter: [7]
This Reaffirmation Agreement is between [Creditor Name] ("Creditor") and [Debtor Name(s)] ("Debtor").
1. Disclosures
- Amount of debt to be reaffirmed: $[Amount].
- Interest rate: [Rate]%. Payment schedule: [Monthly/Quarterly], $[Payment Amount] due on [Due Date].
- Collateral securing debt: [Description, VIN/serial, property address].
- Statement that this agreement is voluntary and not required by law.
2. Terms of Agreement
- Debtor agrees to remain personally liable for the above debt according to original or modified terms.
- Any default will permit Creditor to enforce rights under applicable law.
- No additional fees or charges beyond disclosed amounts.
3. Financial Statements
- Debtor’s monthly income: $[Amount] (attach Schedule I if unchanged).
- Debtor’s monthly expenses: $[Amount] (attach Schedule J if unchanged).
- Explanation of ability to make payments and any budget adjustments.
4. Attorney Declaration (if represented)
- Attorney [Name] certifies that Debtor was fully informed, agreement does not impose undue hardship, and Debtor voluntarily entered into agreement. Attorney signature and bar number.
5. Debtor Certification
- Debtor acknowledges understanding of legal effect, right to rescind within 60 days or prior to discharge entry, whichever occurs later.
- Debtor affirms ability to make payments and that the agreement is in best interest.
6. Court Approval (if required)
- If Debtor not represented by attorney, schedule hearing for court approval. Include section for judge’s findings and signature.
7. Signatures
Creditor: [Creditor Name]
By: ____
Name: [Authorized Representative]
Title: [Title]
Date: __
Debtor: [Debtor Name]
Signature: ___
Date: ____
Joint Debtor (if any):
Signature: ___
Date: ____
Attorney for Debtor:
Signature: ___
Name/Bar No.: [Name/Number]
Date: ____
Court Approval (if necessary):
IT IS ORDERED that the Reaffirmation Agreement is ☐ approved ☐ disapproved.
Date: ____
[Judge Name], United States Bankruptcy Judge
Ensure compliance with Official Form 2400A/B ALT or appropriate reaffirmation form required by the court.