
Repossessions
What is a Repossession?
Should you fail to pay a secured
creditor, a repossession is a legal process that allows
that creditor to take back or repossess the property (collateral)
that secures the debt. Examples of secured debt include
car loans, home mortgages and any other personal property
bought with a loan as well as loans you obtained and secured
with property you already owned.
What This Means to You
If you cannot get current on your secured loan, the
creditor has the right to repossess (take) the collateral
securing the loan (i.e., car, home, or other personal
property).
How We Can Help You
We can file a bankruptcy to
stop the creditor from immediately repossessing your property.
Filing a bankruptcy will require the creditor to work
through the bankruptcy court in order to repossess your
property.
Exceptions and Problem Areas
If your property has been repossessed,
but has not been sold yet, then your collateral can usually
be recovered by filing a bankruptcy. This will require
proof of insurance and payment of the repossession fees
and storage fees incurred by the creditor.