61Closed/Paid Accounts

    Status Code 61: Paid - Voluntary Surrender

    Account paid in full after voluntary surrender of collateral

    Overview

    • Used when consumer voluntarily surrendered collateral before repossession
    • Indicates account was satisfied after surrender and sale of collateral
    • Less negative than involuntary repossession
    • Shows consumer cooperation in resolving the debt

    Common Use Cases

    • 1Consumer returned vehicle voluntarily before repossession
    • 2Collateral surrendered to avoid foreclosure
    • 3Equipment returned under secured loan agreement

    Reporting Guidelines

    • Report zero balance after account is satisfied
    • Include date of voluntary surrender
    • Use appropriate ECOA code if applicable

    Other Closed/Paid Accounts

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