In Pennsylvania, a lender has a security interest in both the vehicle and the house if they are both used as collateral for a loan. If the borrower voluntarily repossesses the vehicle, the lender has the right to sell the vehicle and apply the proceeds to the outstanding debt. If the proceeds are not sufficient to cover the debt, the lender can then foreclose on the house.
Pennsylvania law provides the following protections to borrowers in the case of vehicle repossession and foreclosure:
* The lender must provide the borrower a written notice of default before taking action.
* The borrower has the right to redeem the property by paying the outstanding balance of the loan before the sale.
* The borrower has the right to a hearing to challenge the repossession.