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workhardplayha1's avatar
Aug 02, 2014

Florida Repo laws?????

I am sad to say my days of RVing are over for a while. I recently had some unforeseen changes in my life.
Long-Short I tried to sell my RV with no success. I got an offer from a wholesale buyer and he offered me $50k. When I advertised it I lowered the price every week until I was at $55k. The motor home was clean and showed well. Anyway I met with the bank and they agreed to send it to auction. It sold for $57,xxx. I was still $18,xxx upside down. The only reason I know this is by viewing the account information online.
It has been two months and I have not heard anything from the bank about satisfying the loan.
My question-
Is there a statute of limitation the bank has to notify me that the RV sold, request payment?
  • Thanks
    I was very proactive with the bank throughout the whole process. I also spoke with my accountant. He said if the bank reduces the amount owed it will be considered income to me and filed with the IRS.
    I am not trying to get out of paying the bank. I just want this finalized so I can put it behind me.
  • Never gone through what you are going through, but I bought a used Jeep last year, was a voluntary surrender. Long story but I ended up talking with and meeting with the previous owner to get some parts, and a key. He was happy I bought it as it finally closed a bad chapter of his life and he could finalize things with his bank. He told me the biggest thing was he was really trying to work with his bank and not fight or deny things.

    So my suggestion is to call them, ask them about things and let them know you are aware it sold. Even if you can't start paying it back now at least you know and they may work with you and not chase you down. In the Jeep guys situation they wrote off a fair amount of the amount he owed them he told me, but he still had to pay some back, but he was thankful they worked with him. Nice guy, I still feel guilty sometimes, then I drive and that goes away. :)
  • Looks like they have 5 years from the time of delinquency, and if they file a judgement against you, they have 20 years. Sorry for the bad news.