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Lowball payoff offer may tempt bank

q_v2.gif I'm way behind on my car loan with Wachovia. Would they take less than the loan amount to clear my debt if I could pay a lump sum?

a_v2.gif Who knows what kind of deals a bank might make to close out a loan that's in default. It can't hurt to see what the bank might do. But be aware that it's still a negative mark on your credit report even if the bank agrees to take less than what is owed.

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