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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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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 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 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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How Much Can a Car Repossession Hurt Your Credit Score?

Credit Corp

A car repossession can significantly damage your credit score, potentially causing a drop of up to 100 points or more depending on your overall credit history. With prices so high, it’s easy to get behind on your monthly payments, putting yourself at risk of a repossession. What Is a Repossession?

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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?

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

Account Recovery

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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