Michigan Collections Manager License Practice Test

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How may secured parties dispose of collateral after a default?

  1. Only through public auctions

  2. Privately or publicly, following a reasonable process

  3. Through court orders exclusively

  4. By any means necessary

The correct answer is: Privately or publicly, following a reasonable process

Secured parties are permitted to dispose of collateral after a default has occurred through either private or public sales, provided they follow a reasonable process. This is grounded in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs secured transactions. The law requires that the disposition of collateral must be conducted in a commercially reasonable manner, ensuring that the debtor's rights are respected and that the secured party obtains a fair value for the collateral. Disposing of collateral publicly could involve auctions or market sales where the process is transparent and accessible to multiple buyers. Alternatively, private sales could occur if they ensure a fair and reasonable valuation. The requirement of a reasonable process emphasizes the need for fairness and the protection of debtor interests, preventing secured parties from unduly benefiting at the debtor's expense. Choices that suggest exclusivity to one method, like public auctions or court orders, do not capture the flexibility allowed under the law. Similarly, stating that any means necessary could be employed would imply recklessness, which directly contradicts the commercial reasonableness standard required for the disposition of collateral. Therefore, the ability to choose among multiple methods while adhering to reasonable standards makes the correct response the option that recognizes this flexibility in the disposal process.