"To repossess the collateral" means to take back or reclaim the possession of an item or asset that was used to secure a loan or debt, typically because the borrower has failed to make required payments.
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In regards to a consumer purchase, if a debtor is unable to provide the proper payments for their purchase, then the creditor can
repossess collateral such homes and cars...
With secured debt, a creditor can often
repossess the collateral if a consumer fails to make payments, and hence the interest rates are lower.
In regards to a consumer purchase, if a debtor is unable to provide the proper payments for their purchase, then the creditor can
repossess collateral such homes and cars that are on loans.
Although a liquidation case can rarely help with secured debt (the secured creditor still has the right to
repossess the collateral if the debtor falls behind in the monthly payments), the debtor will be discharged from the legal obligation to pay unsecured debts such as credit card debts, medical bills and utility arrearages.
If you default, the creditor may be able to
repossess the collateral.
Lenders can
repossess the collateral (your home, boat, or car) if you default, without going to court first.
Lenders more readily approve secured accounts, as they can
repossess the collateral to offset losses in the event of default.
Secured financing is safer for the lender, as they can
repossess the collateral (your mode of transportation) to offset any losses without suing in court first.
However, lenders will have the right to
repossess the collateral, should you fail to pay your debts.
By signing, you agree that if you default on the loan, the secured creditor can
both repossess its collateral AND sue you for the balance due on the loan.
If a borrower defaults on his / her loan, the lender can
repossess the collateral to recover its losses.
If a debtor does not reaffirm the debt, the amended Code allows a secured lender to
repossess collateral, even if the debtor is current on payments.
In most cases, when collateral is present, the creditor will
repossess the collateral, if you default on your loan.
If you don't make payments, the lender could
repossess your collateral to make up for the lack of payment.
Secured loans, backed by an asset such as a house or piece of property, give the lender the ability to
repossess collateral should the borrower default on their loan.
If the debtor violates the security agreement, the moneylender has the right to
repossess the collateral.
If you fail to make your mortgage payment on time, a creditor may
repossess the collateral you've put up for your debt (in this case, your home) in a foreclosure.