repo men
They reclaim collateral
Repo men are workers who repossess property—typically vehicles—when buyers default on loans.
The term carries connotations of late-night car seizures and confrontations with debtors.
The repo men took his truck while he was at work.
Short for repossession men, though the job isn't limited to men.
Preset standard option
- delinquencyCriminal or neglectful behavior
- arrearsOverdue financial obligations
- creditorOne owed money
- debtorOne who owes
borrower · lender · outstanding balance · nonpayment · collection · subprime loan · car loan · secured debt
Forcible taking or convulsion
- impoundSeize by authority
- towingPulling another vehicle along
- asset recoveryRetrieving misappropriated or hidden wealth
- skip tracingLocating absconded individuals
eviction · foreclosure · auction · liquidation · distraint · garnishment · levy · replevin
Direct hostile encounter
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- threatIndication of potential harm
altercation · resistance · hostility · danger · stealth · tension · chase · intimidation
Locator of missing persons
- tow truck driverVehicle recovery professional
- bailiffLegal proceeding overseer
- bounty hunterProfessional fugitive capturer
- field agentDeployed intelligence operative
auctioneer · locksmith · adjuster · tracker · investigator · enforcement officer · liquidator · debt collector
Filmed unscripted programming
- RemiSecond and third notes
- urban legendUnverified viral story
- car chaseHigh-speed vehicular pursuit
Claim securing debt
- default judgmentRuling for appearing party
- breach of contractFailure to perform agreed duties
- court orderBinding judicial directive
default
Preset standard option
- delinquencyCriminal or neglectful behavior
- arrearsOverdue financial obligations
- creditorOne owed money
debtor · borrower · lender · outstanding balance · nonpayment · collection · subprime loan · car loan · secured debt · missed payments
seizure
Forcible taking or convulsion
- impoundSeize by authority
- towingPulling another vehicle along
- asset recoveryRetrieving misappropriated or hidden wealth
skip tracing · eviction · foreclosure · auction · liquidation · distraint · garnishment · levy · replevin · retrieval
confrontation
Direct hostile encounter
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
threat · altercation · resistance · hostility · danger · stealth · tension · chase · intimidation · dispute
skip tracer
Locator of missing persons
- tow truck driverVehicle recovery professional
- bailiffLegal proceeding overseer
- bounty hunterProfessional fugitive capturer
field agent · auctioneer · locksmith · adjuster · tracker · investigator · enforcement officer · liquidator · debt collector
reality TV
Filmed unscripted programming
- RemiSecond and third notes
- urban legendUnverified viral story
- car chaseHigh-speed vehicular pursuit
lien
Claim securing debt
- default judgmentRuling for appearing party
- breach of contractFailure to perform agreed duties
- court orderBinding judicial directive
- watchmenwatchmen, guards, sentries, sentinels, security guards
repo mencouriers
Professional delivery personnel
movers · delivery men · gift givers · distributors · benefactors
repo menloan officers
Staff who approve borrowing
lenders · creditors · mortgage brokers · financiers · benefactors
repo menbenefactors
Givers of aid
gift givers · grantors · donors · patrons · sponsors
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