Auto Lender Sues Borrower for Deficiency After Vehicle Surrendered With Engine Failure
Subprime auto loan borrowers who surrender vehicles with catastrophic mechanical failures are still pursued for deficiency balances, even when the lender acknowledged the surrender and recovered the asset. Lawsuits result in credit judgments that block access to housing, jobs, and new credit. Borrowers lack awareness of their rights regarding deficiency waivers and settlement negotiation.
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