Wallethub.com is reporting the delinquency rate on automobile loans is up in the 4th quarter of 2023, as compared to the 3rd quarter of 2023. This applies to all 50 states. In Florida, where I practice, the state ranks 31st, with the delinquency rising from 7.88% in Q3 to 12.36% in Q4. Mississippi had the highest Q4 delinquency rate at 23.49%, with Iowa having the lowest at 8.77%, while the largest Q3 to Q4 increase goes to the state of Washington, where they saw a 12.89% increase. For more specific information on each state, see Wallethub.com's website.
Specific to Florida, generally, if your vehicle is repossessed because you are behind on payments, ownership of the vehicle passes to the lien holder, and while bankruptcy may be able to help you regarding the debt owed to the lien holder, it will probably not allow you get your vehicle returned to you. In many other jurisdictions, there may be avenues through the filing of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy that will allow you to get your vehicle back.
There may still be avenues available in Florida to getting your vehicle back through negotiations with the creditor. If you find yourself in this predicament, or are behind on vehicle payments, I highly suggest being proactive and seek the advise of a competent bankruptcy attorney in your area.
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