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Page 3 of 7 Tips for dealing with secured debts Car Loan - When you borrow money to buy a car, the lender will usually hold the title to the car until the debt is paid. Most automobile financing agreements allow the lender to repossess your car if you stop making payments, no notice required! If you don't restart you payments and payback expenses of the repossession, the lender may sell the car, in some cases for less than what you still owe, leaving you responsible for the difference. All this means you should work with your title holder to solve the problem if you fall behind in payments. This will help you avoid repossession and a bad reputation, when it comes to your credit report. Mortgage – The same advice goes for loans made on your house - If you fall behind contact your lender immediately to avoid foreclosure. Most lenders will work with you if they believe you’re acting in good faith and the situation is temporary. Some lenders may reduce or suspend your payments for a short time, or extend the repayment period. In any case, ask what your options are and how much you will have to pay for the change in the terms of the loan. If you don't manage to reach an understanding with your lender, you can contact agencies who can give counseling regarding mortgage, most of them also offer free help. Call the local office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the housing authority in your state, city, or county for help in finding a housing counseling agency near you. When you bring a baby into the world, it is the time to plan for positive things, not a time to live in constant worry about next month’s bills. Dealing with debt repayment problems is the surest way for managing eventually to get rid of the debt. You owe not only to yourself, but to those who are dependant on you for their future. |
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