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Can a bank still demand payment on a vehicle I voluntarily surrendered and the bank resold with a balance owing?
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Answered on September 15, 2015
Generally, Yes. That is called a "deficiency" or a "deficiency balance." It should be calculated by taking the total payoff amount of the loan and...
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I had a credit card company sue me back in 2008 and a default judgement was entered I never knew about the court date
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Answered on September 15, 2015
You do not indicate when you knew about the lawsuit and/or the judgment, but I take from your question that you had contact with the judgement...
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If I am not employed & someone is trying to garnish my wages, how do they expect me to pay them?
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Answered on September 11, 2015
The calls are from a debt collector. Most debt collectors are paid only if they can get their targets to make payments. So they tend to say things...
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Did my demand letter reply for a loan to a family member restart SOL?
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Answered on September 07, 2015
Keep in mind that the statute of limitations for agreements not in writing is 2 years, not 4 years. And if you did not have a set date for...
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A debt agency sent a letter to my work trying to get my financial information. Is that illegal in CA. ? My employer says it is
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Answered on August 26, 2015
If by "debt agency" you mean "debt collector" -- most likely this action is not legal under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. A debt...
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Will contacting the original creditor after the SOL has passed for sueing, cause the clock to restart.
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Answered on August 24, 2015
The question posed in the heading portion is a different question and issue than what is described in the "additional information" section. If...
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Can I file bankruptcy for online personal payday loans.
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Answered on August 20, 2015
There are many factors that determine whether bankruptcy is the best course of action to deal with debts. You should seek a consultation with a...
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I recieved court papers from a debt collector
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Answered on August 18, 2015
Before making further attempts to settle, you should file an answer to the complaint. You only have 30 days from the date you were served with the...
Can a small credit union freeze my account because of an unpaid loan from 2009?
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Answered on August 17, 2015
Yes, you still do owe the debt. A "charge-off" by the creditor is not forgiveness of the debt or any portion of the debt, and the debt still...
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Re: new plaintiff being named in a debt buyer credit card action.
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Answered on August 14, 2015
Generally, when a case is filed, the statute of limitations is no longer an issue. The statute of limitations is the time limit to file the...
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