Title Loan Repossession: What Happens, State by State, and What You Can Do
If you fall behind on a title loan, your car may be repossessed and later sold under your state’s law and your loan agreement. Repossession rules differ by state, including how soon repossession can happen and whether you may still owe money after the vehicle is sold. In Florida, for example, state law generally allows repossession only after 30 days with no payment past the loan’s maturity date, meaning its final due date, or past an agreed extension. In California, state law gives you at least 15 days’ written notice before a repossessed vehicle can be sold, but those 15 … Read more