The most common cause of Virginia vehicle repossession is defaulting on car loan payments. If a borrower fails to make payments ing to the terms specified in the loan agreement, the lender may declare their security interest in default and initiate repossession.
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.
Repossession agents are permitted to come on to your property to take your vehicle, but are banned from doing any of the following: Using physical force. Threatening physical force. Breaking into a closed garage or gated area.
What Happens If the Repo Agent Doesn't Find Your Car? But if you make it hard for the repo agent to get it, then the creditor may use another method to get the car back, called "replevin." Replevin can be just as costly as a repossession, if not more so.
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.
Identify yourself and your vehicle. Be sure to include an account number so that your lender can match your letter to your records. Explain that you're unable to make payments and intend to surrender the car. Provide contact information so that your lender can reach you.
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.
Virginia lenders are required to honor a prior notice requirement. This means that lenders can't repossess your vehicle unless they've told you — at least 10 days in advance — in writing, that your payments are past due.
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. A sale could include a lease or license.