repossession

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They are also “more likely to have their account assigned to repossession within two years.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

In Southern California, repossession of a car whose owner is behind on loan payments is not uncommon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Court figures show the number of mortgage repossession orders in England and Wales reached 10,853 in 2024-25 - the highest number in five years.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Like many of those facing repossession action the BBC has spoken to, Mr McRae said the experience was deeply "humiliating" and that his instincts were initially "to draw the curtains shut".

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

What reason to suppose that the love that had flamed up so suddenly at the thought that he had lost her would survive the knowledge of repossession?

From The Sheik by Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude)