repossess

Example Sentences

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The family soon found they were falling behind on payments and were under threat of having their home repossessed.

From BBC

A who’s who of high finance caught foreclosure fever, dispatching buyers to courthouse steps with duffel bags of cashiers checks to buy repossessed homes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lesley Bates KC, prosecuting, previously said the bodies of two elderly men were found by court agents who were repossessing the premises because of debts including more than £13,000 in unpaid rent.

From BBC

Allowing the lender to repossess the vehicle is one option.

From MarketWatch

Karina Hutchins, of UK Finance - which represents the banking industry - said seeking to repossess a home is "always a last resort" for lenders.

From BBC