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Compliance Digest – April 7

Account Recovery

The debtor filed an FDCPA case in federal court, alleging Midland tried to collect a debt without owning it. The court considered the issue based on the collateral estoppel defense. A collection case was filed and a default judgment awarded. The district court judge dismissed the matter and the 8thCircuit affirmed. More details here.

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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 asset recovery is more commonly known as repossession. Replevin. Security Underwriting Consultants, Inc.

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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?

Jimerson Firm

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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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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Asset-Driven Approaches in NPL Management & Collections Tech

Qualco

During a tightening cycle, central banks worldwide raise interest rates in an attempt to curb inflation. This approach involves taking proactive measures, even when the credit is still in good standing, and the creditor has not yet taken possession of the collateral.

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Real Property

Jimerson Firm

When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. If the collateral is real property, the lender must liquidate all parcels of real property that has a Recoverable Value over $10,000. See SOP 50 57. Short Sale.

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