After repossession, a consumer may have the option to redeem the vehicle before it is sold by paying the entire outstanding balance of the car loan, including interest, costs, and fees.
Good afternoon, I hope that you are doing well. Yes, it is possible to negotiate a settlement for the remaining balance of a car loan after it is repossessed. And it is also possible that you can negotiate a settlement for less than the full amount owed.
Start the letter by identifying yourself and the property. The lender will need to identify your loan, so include an account number. Give them your name, address and contact information. Tell the lender that you are voluntarily giving the item back because you can no longer make the payments.
Dear Borrower Name: You are hereby notified that your description of motor vehicle, year, make, model and VIN #, was lawfully repossessed on Date because you defaulted on your loan with Credit Union Name. The vehicle is being held at location address of vehicle. be sold at public sale.
Under Florida law, your lender must give you an opportunity to meet at a mutually agreed-upon place to surrender the car and remove your belongings before the lender repossesses the car. If you don't do this, lenders aren't required to give you any further notice before the repossession.
Initiate a formal dispute with all necessary credit reporting agencies (CRAs) that issued the report containing the repossession. You can dispute a repossession online with all three credit reporting agencies, and this is the most efficient way to pursue removal: Experian. Equifax.