What Control Do You Have Over Payment Of Debts?
If you owe more than one debt, any payment you make must be applied to the debt you indicate. A debt collector may not apply a payment to any debt you believe you do not owe.
Defenses to Repossession
It can be easier to get a lender to agree to loan you money if you provide the lender with a security interest in the property that you are purchasing with the loan money. Most lenders who provide loans for automobiles and real estate take security interests in the property that is being purchased with the loan money, for example. Then, if the borrower defaults on the loan, the …
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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
From time to time, many well meaning borrowers fall behind on their bill payments. It may be that the borrower has lost his or her job, has run into unexpected expenses or has simply borrowed more money than he or she can afford to repay. Whatever the reason, many borrowers who fall behind in their payments begin to receive phone calls from persistent debt collectors. Often, …
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