Mississippi Consumer Help Blog
First you should understand that when we talk about “cramming down” a debt, it is referring to a secured debt (such as debts for vehicles, furniture, household goods and appliances). Referring to a debt as secured means there is some type of collateral attached, which you would lose if you defaulted on the debt.
All secured debts can be stretched out in a Chapter 13 up to the 5 year max period. This is often helpful by lowering the note. However, you may find even more benefit within a Chapter 13 regarding secured debts through a “cram down”.
“Cram down” of debt means that you can reduce the amount you must pay to be equal to the current value of the collateral rather than the current amount owed if certain criteria is met.