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Can a car loan company garnish wages?
We recently had a family emergency, and I completely forgot to pay my car loan at the end of last month. I’m also not sure if I’m going to be able to afford my payment this month. I don’t know what to do next. Will my lender garnish my wages?
Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear about the family emergency, and I hope everyone is okay!
If permitted in your state, a
car loan
company can garnish wages—but only after the car has been repossessed and sold for less than you owe.Fortunately, it sounds like you still have the car, which is a relief! But you should contact the lender immediately to avoid repossession. It’s in a lender’s best interest to work with you. So after explaining the situation, hopefully you will find a solution that works for both parties.
If you anticipate repayment will consistently be difficult, you may want to consider
refinancing
into a new loan with lower monthly payments. Alternatively, you can look into ways to save on other expenses—such as your car insurance
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