What remedy may be pursued after default to recover collateral?

• A. Grant more credit.
• B. Write-off debt.
• C. Repossession or enforcement of the security interest.
• D. Do nothing.

Answer: (C)

When a loan is secured by collateral and the borrower defaults, the lender has a remedy specifically to recover the value of the debt by enforcing the security interest. This means taking back the pledged property—repossessing the collateral—and using it to satisfy the debt. Repossession can often be done through the lender’s own action if allowed and without a breach of the peace, or through a court process if required. After taking possession, the collateral is typically sold in a commercially reasonable manner, with the proceeds applied to the outstanding loan; any excess goes to the borrower and any deficiency may be pursued separately. This approach directly addresses recovering the collateral, which is why it is the appropriate remedy. Granting more credit, writing off the debt, or doing nothing do not pursue recovery of the collateral.