Bank Lenders Fail to Release Vehicle and Asset Titles After Loans Are Paid Off
US Bank failed to release a boat title after the loan was paid in full, leaving the owner with an encumbered asset. The lender disputes receiving the payoff while maintaining an active lien. No automated title release trigger exists to clear liens within a statutory timeframe after verified payoff.
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