Is It Safe to Buy a Car with an Expired Mortgage?
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A car with an expired mortgage can be purchased, but it carries significant risks. If the mortgagor repays the loan on time, the mortgage right will not be enforced. However, if the mortgagor fails to repay the loan on schedule, after the debt repayment period expires, the mortgagee can apply to auction the car to repay the debt. In this case, the buyer can only demand a refund from the mortgagor and has no right to refuse the auction. Additional Information: 1. Legality of Mortgaged Cars: Mortgaged cars are divided into fully paid mortgaged cars and non-fully paid mortgaged cars. A fully paid mortgaged car is one where the owner is unwilling or unable to repay the financial company and does not cooperate with the transfer of ownership. The financial company legally transfers the debt, making such a mortgaged car safe and legal to purchase. A non-fully paid mortgaged car is still under mortgage status with the vehicle management office and the bank. Such cars should be purchased with caution, as they may eventually be seized if the owner fails to repay the car loan. 2. Sources of Mortgaged Cars: Mortgaged cars are properties pledged by owners or homeowners when they urgently need cash and take loans from financial institutions. There are two main sources of mortgaged cars: one comes from state-recognized investment companies, guarantee companies, or pawnshops, and the other originates from private financial companies as loan collateral.
