Oct 31st, 2008 · Vehicle repossessions are up 10 percent this year, a result of tough economic times and sky-high fuel prices over the summer. Analysts predict about 1.6 million vehicles around the country will be repossessed in 2008. But much like the trend with home foreclosures, many lenders are trying to avoid repossessing vehicles.
Aug 18th, 2008 · Attorneys say disputes over the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a World War II-era law designed to protect active duty service members from foreclosures, repossessions, evictions and other financial misfortunes, are becoming more common.
Jul 30th, 2008 · With high fuel prices and expensive boat payments, many Floridians are finding it harder to use, sell — and keep — their boats. Traffic on the water is light and sales and charters are down. But boat repossessions are enjoying an uptick in business.
Mar 21st, 2008 · As the number of foreclosures rises across the country, one corner of the real estate industry is benefiting -- mortgage field servicing. These companies take care of homes that have been foreclosed upon and repossessed by the lender.
May 18th, 2006 · Hurricane evacuees will get first crack at bidding on repossessed housing owned by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. As HUD lists each home, evacuees will have five days to bid. They'll get a 10 percent discount on the price, as well as the privilege of seeing the list of 20,000 properties before the general public does.