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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. Self-Help Repossession. Self-help asset recovery is more commonly known as repossession. 2d 752 (Fla. 3d DCA 1965).

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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. Barnett Bank of Pensacola , 397 So.

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Can a Secured Creditor Refuse to Sell the Collateral?

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Any secured creditor, large or small, may encounter a situation in which it is preferable to retain or recover the collateral in a transaction without having to sell the collateral itself. However, many will be unaware of the precise procedure and requirements for retaining the collateral itself. 679.609(1).

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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Unsecured loans are loans that don’t have collateral. If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. Common unsecured loans include: Bank loans with no collateral. Repossession deficiency claims. Payday loans. Signature loans. Old lease balances. Credit card debts.

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Personal Property

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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 Happens After a Personal Loan Bankruptcy Discharge?

Sawin & Shea

Unsecured loans don’t have collateral. If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. Yes, if you need to get a personal loan after going through bankruptcy, secured loans that require collateral like a car title loan or home equity loan are easier to qualify for post-bankruptcy.

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SBA Loan Site Visits: How to Prepare and What to Expect

Jimerson Firm

Site visits allow lenders and CDCs to gain a first-hand impression of the borrower’s business operations, evaluate risks, and inventory the collateral. Frequent site visits help lenders and CDCs make prudent lending decisions by keeping them up-to-date with the condition of the collateral and the borrower’s business operations.