If they have collected the entire amount owing (all principal and interest on the original loan) they have no legal right to repo the auto. If they have only collected the past due amount and there's still a sum due, then they can repo the auto. It doesn't matter one bit if they've charged it off. That's just for their tax purposes.
REPOMAN IN Texas: YES, THEY CAN WRITE IT OFF (CHARGE-OFF) AFTER A CERTAIN TIME WHEN THE PREVIOUS REPO COMPANY CAN'T FIND IT. LATER THEY HIRE A BETTER RECOVERY COMPANY TO FIND IT AND RECOVER IT.
added to the balance
added to the balance
added to the balance
Calculate the average balance and finance charge
$2.99
A finance charge is interest charged by a lender on the unpaid balance of a loan.
A finance charge is interest charged by a lender on the unpaid balance of a loan.
$455.87, assuming Sara has not made any additional charges on her card since receiving the previous credit card bill. When a credit card company assesses a finance charge, the finance charge ($6.74) is added to the existing balance ($449.13) to arrive at a new balance ($455.87). As an aside, if possible, Sara should revolve (carry) her balance on a credit card that charges a lower rate since the $6.74 finance charge represents 18% (17.7%) on an annualized basis.
Yes. By definition whenever your balance goes over the limit, whether it's due to a purchase, late fee, or regular finance charge, the credit card company can charge you an overlimit fee. But you may call the company to try to get it waived.
Charging the previous balance
A 0 balance charge off means that the debt company has given up trying to collect the debt. It may sound good, but the effect on the credit rating is very bad.
Yes.