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#1021305 - 08/15/08 05:58 PM SCRA and Fees
tickledpink Offline
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I know we cannot charge late fees when the borrower is on active duty. Are there any other fees that we cannot charge? What if the borrower filed bankruptcy?

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#1021461 - 08/15/08 07:21 PM Re: SCRA and Fees tickledpink
Dan Persfull Offline
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From 607:

(d) INTEREST- As used in this section, the term `interest' includes service charges, renewal charges, fees, or any other charges (except bona fide insurance) with respect to an obligation or liability.

This definition pretty well engulfs all fees associated with a loan as interest. Therefore you could not charge any "fee" that would cause your interest rate to exceed 6%.

Not sure about your bankruptcy question. What kind of fee would you charge someone if they filed for bankruptcy?

If by some chance you are inquiring about legal fees, that would be a matter for the judge to approve since you would have to had gotten court approval before beginning any legal collection activity to begin with.
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#1021862 - 08/18/08 01:11 PM Re: SCRA and Fees Dan Persfull
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I'm auditing a SCRA loan and I see Bankkrupty fees charged which I have to investigate further.

Thanks for the info.

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#1021917 - 08/18/08 02:10 PM Re: SCRA and Fees tickledpink
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Dan, is it 607 or section 207? I can't seem to find 607.

Thanks

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#1021925 - 08/18/08 02:19 PM Re: SCRA and Fees tickledpink
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It's 207(d). Sorry about the typo.
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#1022038 - 08/18/08 04:10 PM Re: SCRA and Fees Dan Persfull
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Thanks Dan. I appreciate the help.

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