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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.

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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. The individuals hired by the bank slashed the debtor’s tires and chased the debtor when attempting to repossess the vehicle.

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Decoding Chapter 12 Bankruptcy: Navigating the 20-Year Treasury Bond Rate vs. National Prime Rate Dilemma in Determining Discount Rates on Secured Creditor Claims

ABI

In a Chapter 12 bankruptcy, the debtor generally proposes a plan for repaying creditors from future earnings. [1] 1] Under a Chapter 12 plan, secured creditors will generally be paid in full, while unsecured creditors will often receive less than full payment. [2] 10] These loans were secured by $1.45

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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. Liquidation Methods. 679.609(2)(b), Fla.

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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. In total, banks provided £65.1bn in loans to small companies with more likely to have gone to larger businesses too! But what’s the difference between secured loans and unsecured ones?

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Michigan Federal Court Summarily Dismisses FCRA Action Alleging Inaccurate Reporting of Charged-Off Auto Loan

Troutman Sanders

Earlier this month, a district court for the Eastern District of Michigan dismissed on its own initiative a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) claim brought by a consumer alleging inaccurate reporting of her charged-off vehicle loan. The court’s opinion in Shelton v. Americredit Financial Services, Inc. Hence, no inaccuracy.

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Court Dismisses Bankruptcy Case to Enable Debtor to Seek a Paycheck Protection Loan

PBWT

It is well known in the restructuring world that a debtor in bankruptcy can’t get a PPP loan. But what if you’re a debtor and decide a PPP loan could save your business? Will a court dismiss the case so you can seek a loan? The debtor’s motion to dismiss drew creditor opposition. 3:20-cv-00400, 2021 U.S.

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