Auto Lenders Mislead Borrowers About Redemption After Repossession
After a vehicle is repossessed, borrowers report that loan servicers keep offering payment plans to redeem the vehicle even after it has already been sold at auction. These conflicting representations lead borrowers to believe recovery is still possible when it is legally no longer an option.
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