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How Can a Secured Creditor Repossess Collateral Without Breaching the Peace?

Jimerson Firm

When a borrower applies for a loan, most lenders require the borrower to pledge an asset as security for the repayment of the loan, i.e. collateral. In the event the borrower defaults, usually by failing to make loan payments, a secured creditor has a right to take possession of the collateral.

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Recovering Personal Property Collateral: When Should Secured Creditors Consider Replevin Instead of Self-Help Repossession?

Jimerson Firm

Many secured creditors and equipment leasing companies have encountered defaulted debts, where the debtors and lessees retain possession of the collateral, including cars, boats, machinery, or other equipment. Broward Bank, 599 So. Dania Bank , 321 So. When Should Creditors use Replevin to Recover Collateral?

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Personal Property

Jimerson Firm

When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. The “Recoverable Value” is “the net dollar amount that a prudent lender could reasonably expect to recover by liquidating a particular piece of collateral.” See SOP 50 57. Liquidation Methods.

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What are the Conditions Precedent (if any) to Perfecting a Claim to an Assignment of a Life Insurance Policy as Security Collateral for a Loan?

Jimerson Firm

When lenders take life insurance policies as collateral for loans, they need to be aware of what needs to occur to place a claim in the event their borrower dies. Therefore, it is critical for lenders to confirm that no prior assignment exists on life insurance collateral prior to taking the collateral on as security for a loan.

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Unsecured And Secured Loans: What If A Company Can’t Repay?

Hudson Weir

Secured loans or unsecured loans are crucial for many businesses, providing the investment they need to achieve their objectives and grow. According to the British Business Bank , there was a 12.8% increase in gross bank lending to SMEs between 2021 and 2022. What is a secured loan?

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The Rights of a Prepetition Lien Holder Against Postpetition Proceeds from a Sale of Real Property

ABI

held that a secured creditor has the right to receive monetary payment for property sales based on its lien on “accounts.” The Bankruptcy Court further held the secured creditor's prepetition lien on accounts did not extend to proceeds from court-approved postpetition sale of real property. the “Debtor”) $1.5 Code Ann. §

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When a Company Goes Into Administration or Liquidation Who Gets Paid First?

Hudson Weir

Once a firm enters administration, it must pay every creditor group entirely, save for ‘prescribed part’ secured creditors, before funds are distributed to the subsequent creditor. Secured creditors include leasing companies and banks.