Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Philippines
is a mortgaged car can be used as a collateral? a car was given to as a collateral for the cash money he borrowed from me, what is the legallity for this situation?
Asked on 5/24/11, 9:08 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE
Yes, it can still be a collateral. However, the mortgagee is not bound by your agreement. Thus, in case your debtor defaulted in paying the car the mortgagee will have no choice but to foreclose the mortgage.
Answered on 5/25/11, 4:08 am