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Common methods include wage garnishment , property attachments and property liens. State laws determine how much money and what types of property a judgment creditor can collect from you. These laws vary. This is known as wage garnishment. The Consumer Credit Protection Act caps these types of garnishments.
For example, if you fail to pay a debt, the lender can take you to court. Ultimately, if you don’t pay a debt , the lender or bill collector can file a lawsuit against you to recoup the money. This is known as wage garnishment. The Consumer Credit Protection Act caps these types of garnishments. Nonwage garnishment.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is a collection agency that buys old debts from lenders and companies that have been unable to collect the debt themselves. I suggest you check out Lexington Law. Lexington LawFirm knows all about debt collectors’ efforts to intimidate consumers.
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Court will place an automatic stay upon filing, which stops creditors from collecting payments, garnishing wages, or repossessing property. However, if you used your home or car as a secured debt with a lender, you may need to return the property to the lender if you don’t pay as agreed.
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