What is Redemption?
Redemption is a legal term that describes a debtor’s action of reclaiming collateral that a creditor took legal possession of pursuant to the terms of a secured loan. Typically, a …
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What is the Retail Installment Sales Financing Act?
A Retail Installment Sales Financing Act is a state law that governs retail installment contracts. A retail installment contract is one where the lender maintains title to the property, such …
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Secured Transactions: Which Party is Secure?
Americans know how hard it can be to get a loan. Even in good economic times, responsible lenders may be cautious about lending money if they are concerned about a borrower’s ability to repay the loan. Many lenders, therefore, decide to take a security interest in the personal property which is being purchased with the loan money. A loan that is issued with collateral that …
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What are Negotiable Instruments?
Have you ever wondered what law applies when you write a check or purchase a certificate of deposit (CD)? Checks and certificates of deposit are types of negotiable instruments. Articles 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) have been enacted into law by every state and provide the rules for negotiable instruments. Negotiable Instruments Defined Negotiable instruments are …
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