Vehicle Repossession Removal
A repossession is one of the most damaging items on a credit report. We audit the strict legal requirements lenders must follow to force the removal of inaccurate repossession records.
The Devastating Impact of a Repossession
Having a vehicle repossessed is traumatic enough. But the financial damage lingers for up to seven years. A repossession signals to future lenders that you defaulted on a major secured loan.
It can drop your credit score by 100 points or more instantly. It makes getting another vehicle incredibly expensive, often forcing you into predatory loans with 20%+ interest rates. It can even prevent you from getting approved for an apartment or a mortgage.
However, auto lenders are notoriously sloppy with paperwork. The legal process for repossessing and selling a vehicle is highly regulated, and mistakes are common.
If the lender violated your rights under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) or state laws during the repossession or subsequent sale of the vehicle, the reporting of that repossession may be invalid.
The Deficiency Balance
After repossession, lenders sell the car at auction (often for pennies on the dollar) and charge you the difference. This "deficiency balance" is frequently calculated incorrectly.
Strict Compliance Required
Lenders must send specific notices before and after the sale. Failure to provide proper "Notice of Intent to Sell" or "Deficiency Notice" can invalidate the debt and the reporting.
How We Attack Repossessions
We don't just ask the bureaus to verify the account. We demand proof of compliance from the lender.
UCC Compliance Audit
We demand proof that the lender complied with all Uniform Commercial Code requirements regarding the notice of sale and the commercial reasonableness of the auction.
Deficiency Verification
We challenge the accounting of the deficiency balance. If they cannot provide an accurate, itemized accounting of the sale and fees, the balance is invalid.
Bureau Disputes
We leverage any violations or lack of documentation to force the credit bureaus to delete the repossession entirely under the FCRA.
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A repossession doesn't have to ruin your credit for seven years. Let us review your case for free to see if we can get it removed.
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