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CFPB Takes Action Against Wrongful Auto Repossessions and Loan Servicing Breakdowns

Consumer Finance

The CFPB published a new edition of Supervisory Highlights describing the agency’s supervisory findings related to illegal practices in auto finance, including lenders repossessing consumers’ cars after the borrower made timely payments or received loan extensions.

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

Account Recovery

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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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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CFPB Moves to Thwart Illegal Auto Repossessions

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is moving to thwart illegal repossessions in the heated auto market.

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

Account Recovery

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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How to Handle Vehicle Repossession

Nerd Wallet

If you think your car could be repossessed, you might feel that you’ve reached the end of the road. But there may still be ways to avoid repossession or, barring that, lessen its damage. Here’s how repossession works: If you have missed several payments on your vehicle, the lender can repossess your car and sell.