Consequences of Non-Payment
- Late Fees: Failure to make a payment on the due date will result in a late fee being charged. The amount of the late fee will be calculated based on the outstanding balance and the applicable late fee rate.
- Default: If a borrower fails to make multiple consecutive payments or if the total outstanding balance exceeds a certain threshold, the lender may declare the loan to be in default.
- Collection Actions: In the event of default, the lender may take any necessary collection actions, including but not limited to: Sending written notices of default, Reporting the default to credit bureaus, Hiring a collection agency, Taking legal action to recover the outstanding balance.