There is really only one way to actually make a repossession stop, and that is to contact your creditors before the repossession process begins. In some areas and states the creditor has to legally notify you of a repossession, while in other's they don't. In the case of a home repossession, you will be notified regardless of what state you live in but a car or other item can be repossessed with just one skipped or defaulted payment, depending on the financing agreement and purchase contract that you signed.
Making a repossession stop usually includes being able to make a lump sum payment on the outstanding balance of the defaulted payments, paying off the loan in entirety or coming up with a schedule of repayment for the missed payments plus the future payments that the lender accepts. Using these options to make a repossession stop are the basic options, there may be others such as selling the item and paying the lender from the sale. In most cases in the "short sale" scenario the original borrower will still need to add in some cash to make sure that the loan is paid off in full.
Making a repossession stop, even if it means taking out another loan, often makes good sense if you have the ability to pay both the original loan as well as the second loan. A repossession is a huge negative on your credit score and rating and will remain on your credit record for seven years. Is some cases a repossession, especially on a large item such as a car or a house can prevent you from being able to get a loan for long after the seven years as it is likely that there have been other non-payments of loans on credit cards or other debts prior to the repossession which will often show up after the repossession occurs.
It is important under these situations that you acknowledge and proactively work towards preventing the repossession. Stop hiding or pretending that if you don't open the letters from the creditors they will just go away. This is probably the biggest mistake that consumer's make and it is easy to correct. Usually if you contact the creditor either before or immediately after the default in the payment they will be willing to consider your suggestions and work with you. If you allow the default payments to occur more than one payment period or simply don't respond to their calls and letters the lender has little choice but to move towards getting their property or item back.
Getting the advice of a credit counselor, attorney or other financial expert is a great idea if you are worried about repossession. Often working with these professionals will help your lender understand you are serious about correcting the problem and have a plan for the future.
Keeping all the various record, documents, traces and other data managed and organized for a repossession company is often a challenge, especially if they are a larger, high volume company or agency. Using one of the many different types of repossession software available on the market makes record keeping simple and easy plus allows virtually instantaneous access to records, files and data.
Most repossession software is now simple and easy to install and customize, meaning that even those less than computer savvy individuals can easily use the software to manage and keep accurate records on their repossessions. The repossession software now on the market all comes with help information and frequently asked question sections, plus there is typically a free help line so you can call in and talk to a company representative or support service.
Some points to look for in repossession software are:
• Does the software offer multiple functions such as an easy to use database of clients and repossessions as well as a financial and accounting component for easy billing and payment recording?
• Does the repossession software offer any type of security guarantee or some type of encryption to protect both your client's as well as your company information? What documentation is provided with regards to the system's security?
• Are employee records and employee work tracking options available that make payroll easy and simple to complete? Is the program flexible enough to match your current payroll and employee record system or do you have to change your system to meet the pre-loaded program on the software?
• Is there a remote access option to the software and how is security provided for that option? This can be a big factor to keep up the minute information on repossession and skip tracing.
• Can vehicle information, pictures of the vehicle and vehicle condition reports be uploaded into the system or inserted into the various files and databases?
• Is VIN tracking available and how is it updated with the Department of Motor Vehicle records?
In addition it is important to look for a repossession software program that you are comfortable with. Most software programs have websites that offer a free download or a virtual tour of the software to allow you to experience the repossession software before making a purchase. Try looking at or using the trial version of a couple of different systems before choosing one. The more repossession software programs that you try out the more you will understand the wide variety of benefits to the software package and the options available.
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