§506 Secured Claim Valuation in New York

How 11 U.S.C. § 506 applies in New York — federal bankruptcy law, New York district data.

What §506 Secured Claim Valuation Does

A creditor's claim is "secured" only up to the value of the collateral. Any deficit above that value is unsecured. This framework is the foundation of Chapter 13 cramdown, lien stripping, and lien avoidance.

Key points:

New York Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

127,960
Total filings
66.5%
Dismiss rate
40,064
Prior filers
15.7%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: N.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y., S.D.N.Y., W.D.N.Y..

Apply This to Your Case

The rules above are federal — they apply identically in every state. What varies by state is exemptions (§522), median income thresholds (means test), and case-law interpretations of ambiguous terms. For a New York-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

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