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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. The quickest and cheapest way for a secured creditor to take possession of the collateral is by self-help repossession. Debtor’s Consent to the Entry and Repossession. 679.609, Fla.

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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. Lenders must liquidate all personal property that has a Recoverable Value over $5,000. In Florida, the lender can choose from the following methods: UCC Sale. See SOP 50 57. 679.609(2)(b), Fla.

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Foreclosing on Property With a Mobile Home

Jimerson Firm

In Florida, lenders may find themselves foreclosing on real property with a mobile home attached to the land. On the other hand, if the mobile home is not retired and the lender has a perfected lien on the mobile home, the lender must use replevin in addition to the foreclosure. Is the Mobile Home Retired?

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How To Remove BYL Collection Services From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Based in Westchester, Pennsylvania, BYL is a third-party collections agency that was founded in 1998. The agency specializes in consumer collections, commercial collections, and medical device recovery. Here’s how BYL Collection Services and other agencies like it work. Repossessions. Charge-offs.