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CFPB, NY AG Sue Auto Lender For Predatory Practices, Aggressive Collection Efforts

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney General of New York yesterday filed a lawsuit against an auto lender, accusing it of tricking consumers into high-cost loans on used cars that resulted in unaffordable monthly payments, vehicles being repossessed, and customers facing debt collection lawsuits.

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The Pros and Cons of Voluntary Repossession

Credit Corp

If you are having a hard time keeping up with a car loan, voluntary repossession may be a good option to get the burden of late payments off your hands. Voluntary repossession damages your credit score, and you may still owe money if the vehicle sale doesnt cover the loan balance. What Is Voluntary Repossession?

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CFPB Publishes Supervisory Highlights on Auto Loan Collection, Credit Reporting Issues

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While this issue of Supervisory Highlights focuses on auto finance, the CFPB does take a deep dive into the collection aspects of auto loans and there are likely tea leaves that can be read by those in the ARM industry for insights and trends, especially related to credit reporting. The big picture: Auto loan debt exceeds $1.6

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CFPB Sues Auto Loan Services for Billing, Collection Mis-Steps

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday announced it has filed a lawsuit against a company that services and collects on auto loans, accusing it of violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act because it allegedly misapplied payments, wrongfully repossessed vehicles, double-billed consumers for insurance, wrongfully activated starter-interrupt (..)

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How Much Does a Voluntary Repossession Affect Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

Voluntary repossession is sometimes the best option for borrowers who can no longer afford their car payments. So how much does voluntary repossession affect your credit? Should I Allow a Voluntary Repossession with No Late Payments? What Is Voluntary Repossession?

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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. When a homeowner is unable to keep up with their mortgage payments , the lender may initiate the process of repossessing their home. The first step in the repossession process is usually for the lender to issue a notice of default.

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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. Either kind of repossession hurts your credit score. Can A Repossession Be Removed from Your Credit Report?