Is it legal if I’m the only person named on a loan but I was late on my last payment so the credit union called my sister-in-law and explained details of my loan without my permission?
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Is it legal if I’m the only person named on a loan but I was late on my last payment so the credit union called my sister-in-law and explained details of my loan without my permission?
I have an auto loan with a federal credit union.
Asked on January 29, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Utah
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It was not illegal for the credit union to have called your sister-on-law about your late loan payment under the laws of all states in this country but surely it was poor business practice. I would contact the supervisor of the person who made the call and voice your complaint about the matter.
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