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32,000 UK Homes at risk of repossession

UK debt collections

New research by Mojo Mortgages has found that 32,000 mortgaged properties at risk of being repossessed. The increase in mortgage rates has been driven by base rate increases from the Bank of England (BoE) which have also played a major role. If no action is taken, the lender will then file for repossession with the courts.

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How to Remove a Repossession From Your Credit Reports

Better Credit Blog

When you stop making payments on an auto loan, the lender will take the vehicle back. In lending terms, this is called repossession. Read on to find out how to remove an invalid repossession from your credit report. The bank could send someone to reclaim the vehicle — often without notifying you in advance.

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

Jimerson Firm

Many secured creditors are aware of the right to “self-help” repossession—a process that is often fraught with risks and limited to the recovery of assets with a known location. When it comes to recovery personal property and assets, Florida creditors generally have two options for recovery: Self-Help Repossession; and. 2d 752 (Fla.

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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. 679.609, Fla. Brinkley , 282 So.

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What Happens After a Personal Loan Bankruptcy Discharge?

Sawin & Shea

When filing for bankruptcy, you can discharge certain types of personal loans, meaning that you’re no longer legally responsible for paying off the debt. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what personal loans you can discharge and which filing method suits your financial situation.

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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

When filing for bankruptcy, you can discharge certain types of personal loans, meaning that you’re no longer legally responsible for paying off the debt. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what personal loans you can discharge and which filing method best suits your financial situation. Payday loans.

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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 decision and justification for abandoning the collateral, including the basis for the Recoverable Value estimate, must be documented in the loan file. Barnett Bank of Pensacola , 397 So.