If you can't or don't want to keep paying the secured debt, you have the option to surrender the collateral. This means you give the property back to the lender, and you're no longer responsible for the debt.
Take Inventory of What You Owe. Make a Budget. Avoid New Debt. Use a Debt Repayment Strategy. Reach Out to a Credit Counselor. Consider Debt Relief. Look Into Other Financial Assistance Programs.
Secured debt is explicitly collateralized, placing a lien on specific assets, which facilitates enforcement. Unsecured debt is backed by unencumbered assets and thus implicitly collateralized. The explicit col- lateralization of secured debt entails costs but enables higher leverage.
Examples of secured debt include mortgages, auto loans and secured credit cards.
If you file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your secured debt may be discharged, but the lender is also able to repossess the property that secured the debt. In other words, if you have a mortgage on your home and file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the mortgage debt may be discharged but the lender can take back your home.
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A wire transfer is the direct movement of funds between credit unions and other financial institutions. Upon receipt, funds are typically made available immediately. Members may initiate a wire transfer in a branch by visiting one of our four locations or via remote channels.
If your TCU card is lost or stolen, or you suspect unauthorized use of your card, immediately call Travis Credit Union at (707) 449-4000 or (800) 877-8328 during normal business hours.
Individuals can use wire transfer services at their financial institution or through an entity like Western Union. Wire transfers can be used for domestic or international transactions. Western Union. "What Documents Are Suitable and Why Does Western Union Need Them?"
Call the Member Service Center at (800) 877-8328 with any questions. Note: Neither branch staff nor security are authorized to accept service of process.