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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:45 pm Subject: Lien on vehicle

My cousin just called me asking all these questions about a loan company putting a lien on her vehicle , and I don't know the answer, so here is the scenario.

My cousin has a personal loan with Citifinancial for $2500 and she gave them the clear title to her car for collateral. Well, I guess she is behind on making the payments to them, so they informed her that they put a lien on her vehicle. Was does this actually mean? Can they come and get the car from her until she is caught up with the payments?

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:54 pm Subject:

A security interest in the vehicle was created when she signed the loan contract/security agreement. This means she used the car as collateral to "make sure" she repaid the loan. Perfecting a lien is just the act of making it "official" - ie sending the title to the Secretary of State to record the lien.

Just like a normal car loan, when the creditor has a valid lien then they also have a right to reposess the vehicle in the event of default. Your cousin would be best to call Citi and make some type of arrangments -- otherwise they can come take the car.

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:29 pm Subject:

Run! Do not walk to Citi and take care of this
post haste.Just as Debtcruncher stated with their paperwork in order the vehicle can be taken.

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:08 pm Subject:

Not only can the take the car from her, they can sell it and apply the proceeds toward the loan. Then they can file suit for the unpaid/deficiency amount.

If you can avoid it, never use a home or vehicle to secure a loan because you risk losing it if you fall behind on your payments.

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