bona fide (not comparable) 1  In good faith. 2  Genuine; not counterfeit.
What is a 'Debtor in Possession (DIP)' A debtor in possession (DIP) is a person or corporation who has filed for bankruptcy protection but still holds property that a creditor has a right to.  It is part of U.S. bankruptcy law and is the term used to describe a corporation that continues to do business while under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
The debtor or borrower, also called the mortgagor (in a mortgage) or obligor (in a deed of trust), is the person or entity who owes the debt or other obligation secured by the mortgage and owns the real property which is the subject of the loan.