Vehicle repossession deficiency balance grows despite payments made
After repossession, a consumer's remaining balance continues increasing even as payments are applied. The calculation methodology for post-repo deficiency balances is not disclosed or independently verifiable. Consumers have no recourse to audit how credits are being applied.
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