Ok so I have a question about my fiancé’s parents. They’re both on a fixed income (Social Security) and are barely above the poverty level. They have 2 personal loans with their local credit union that they can’t pay anymore, and a car that’s way too far upside down and they’re going to just let it go as well.
So what is the worst that can happen to them if they stop paying the loans? I know the car will get repoed and the loans will go to collections, and they can possibly be sued by these creditors. However, since they have so little income, can their wages be garnished if they get a judgement against them?
They’re scared of what’s going to happen, and I just want to help put their minds at ease. They don’t give a flying hoot about their credit anymore, so low scores and collections on their records isn’t something they’re concerned about.
Also, we’re in California.
Thanks for your help and let me know if you guys need any more info.
So what is the worst that can happen to them if they stop paying the loans? I know the car will get repoed and the loans will go to collections, and they can possibly be sued by these creditors. However, since they have so little income, can their wages be garnished if they get a judgement against them?
They’re scared of what’s going to happen, and I just want to help put their minds at ease. They don’t give a flying hoot about their credit anymore, so low scores and collections on their records isn’t something they’re concerned about.
Also, we’re in California.
Thanks for your help and let me know if you guys need any more info.
they cant get their SS, but still can be sued.
@DaveInAZ
That’s the first thing I asked is if they had a checking/savings with that credit union and they said no. They have their checks direct deposited into Wells Fargo and BofA. All of the loans they have are with the credit union, though.
They rent a one bedroom apartment down the street from us for like $1,000/month.
They have nothing of real value. I know his dad has 2 storage units that he refuses to get rid of, and we have no idea what’s in them. I doubt there’s anything in there that could be considered valuable.
That’s the first thing I asked is if they had a checking/savings with that credit union and they said no. They have their checks direct deposited into Wells Fargo and BofA. All of the loans they have are with the credit union, though.
They rent a one bedroom apartment down the street from us for like $1,000/month.
They have nothing of real value. I know his dad has 2 storage units that he refuses to get rid of, and we have no idea what’s in them. I doubt there’s anything in there that could be considered valuable.
@Queen_Etherea wrote:
Ok so I have a question about my fiancé’s parents. They’re both on a fixed income (Social Security) and are barely above the poverty level. They have 2 personal loans with their local credit union that they can’t pay anymore, and a car that’s way too far upside down and they’re going to just let it go as well.
So what is the worst that can happen to them if they stop paying the loans? I know the car will get repoed and the loans will go to collections, and they can possibly be sued by these creditors. However, since they have so little income, can their wages be garnished if they get a judgement against them?
They’re scared of what’s going to happen, and I just want to help put their minds at ease. They don’t give a flying hoot about their credit anymore, so low scores and collections on their records isn’t something they’re concerned about.
Also, we’re in California.
Thanks for your help and let me know if you guys need any more info.
It can get nasty when creditors start suing. My suggestion would be to go to a consumer bankruptcy lawyer. I think that would be the way for them to get peace.
@SouthJamaica wrote:
@Queen_Etherea wrote:
Ok so I have a question about my fiancé’s parents. They’re both on a fixed income (Social Security) and are barely above the poverty level. They have 2 personal loans with their local credit union that they can’t pay anymore, and a car that’s way too far upside down and they’re going to just let it go as well.
So what is the worst that can happen to them if they stop paying the loans? I know the car will get repoed and the loans will go to collections, and they can possibly be sued by these creditors. However, since they have so little income, can their wages be garnished if they get a judgement against them?
They’re scared of what’s going to happen, and I just want to help put their minds at ease. They don’t give a flying hoot about their credit anymore, so low scores and collections on their records isn’t something they’re concerned about.
Also, we’re in California.
Thanks for your help and let me know if you guys need any more info.It can get nasty when creditors start suing. My suggestion would be to go to a consumer bankruptcy lawyer. I think that would be the way for them to get peace.
What do you mean by "Get nasty"? If they get sued, they have nothing that can be taken away from them. Bankruptcies cost money, which is money they obviously don't have. Their biggest concern is just being able to pay rent and have money left over for groceries/medication. Is there maybe something out there that would help them pay for a bankruptcy lawyer if it came down to that? Is this something they could do on their own?
@Queen_Etherea wrote:
@SouthJamaica wrote:
@Queen_Etherea wrote:
Ok so I have a question about my fiancé’s parents. They’re both on a fixed income (Social Security) and are barely above the poverty level. They have 2 personal loans with their local credit union that they can’t pay anymore, and a car that’s way too far upside down and they’re going to just let it go as well.
So what is the worst that can happen to them if they stop paying the loans? I know the car will get repoed and the loans will go to collections, and they can possibly be sued by these creditors. However, since they have so little income, can their wages be garnished if they get a judgement against them?
They’re scared of what’s going to happen, and I just want to help put their minds at ease. They don’t give a flying hoot about their credit anymore, so low scores and collections on their records isn’t something they’re concerned about.
Also, we’re in California.
Thanks for your help and let me know if you guys need any more info.It can get nasty when creditors start suing. My suggestion would be to go to a consumer bankruptcy lawyer. I think that would be the way for them to get peace.
What do you mean by "Get nasty"? If they get sued, they have nothing that can be taken away from them. Bankruptcies cost money, which is money they obviously don't have. Their biggest concern is just being able to pay rent and have money left over for groceries/medication. Is there maybe something out there that would help them pay for a bankruptcy lawyer if it came down to that? Is this something they could do on their own?
There could very well be pro-bono lawyers that assist the elderly with these types of matters . . . I'd see if any programs exist in their area.
It's just a nicer route to go instead of them being bombarded by phone calls and threats from collection agencies and what not. A BK for them sounds super simple . . could probably be done for $1k or less. Not sure how much family you have or if they have an ability to help, but running a small collection for Mom and Dad as a present could be feasible.