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CIT Group Officially Entering Bankruptcy

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After announcing an influx of loans and financial support from various sources, including a $1 billion loan from Carl Icahn, CIT Group has officially filed for bankruptcy protection.  They are seeking protection under Chapter 11 bankruptcy which is designed for reorganization, not complete discharge of all debts.  In order to [...]

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Will CIT Group Survive Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

After filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, CIT Group is hoping that it will fair better than previous financial companies who have filed bankruptcy.  According to an article in the Star-Telegram, most financial companies who file for bankruptcy are usually liquidated or sold.
The article said:
“But the real test will come from CIT customers, who could [...]

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CIT Battles To Avoid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy–Again

According to an article in the Star-Telegram, CIT Group, Inc. is battling to avoid filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy–again, as it struggles to survive the credit crunch and economic crisis.  The commercial lender is attempting to finalize a deal that would cut its debt by as much as 40 percent while giving its bondholders a large [...]

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