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Definition of 'Debt Loading'

A practice employed by unscrupulous entrepreneurs and businesses who anticipate filing for bankruptcy. Debt loading works by taking on a debt load by spending all cash reserves, maxing out lines of credit and credit cards, and failing to pay bills in anticipation of bankruptcy protection.
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There are laws to prevent this type of behavior. For example, personal debt acquired within 90 days of filing for bankruptcy may be excluded from legal protection.

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