On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | May 19, 2020 | Consumer Protection
Many Milwaukee area residents keep a close eye on their credit report. Even if a person doesn’t pay attention, their credit rating is important when it comes to buying a house or car. When something unexpected occurs on their credit report it can cost a person their...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | May 6, 2020 | Consumer Protection
We’ve all heard the repossession horror stories. We’ve all seen the movie scenes where a tow truck driver creeps up to an unsuspecting vehicle owner’s home in the wee hours of the morning only to ultimately set off a ruckus that wakes the whole neighborhood. Have you...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Apr 3, 2020 | Consumer Protection
Credit reporting agencies (CRAs), such as credit bureaus (e.g. Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) are responsible for collecting consumer credit information and putting together a credit report with your credit score. This report is often resold to employers, landlords,...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Mar 11, 2020 | Consumer Protection
Repossession is a process most consumers and car owners in Wisconsin want to avoid. For car owners who find themselves in this situation, it can be helpful for them to be familiar with consumer protections in their home state and what they can do about it if they are...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | Consumer Protection
Repossession and the threat of repossession can cause a significant amount of anxiety and concern for consumers. To help ease some of that anxiety, it may be helpful to understand what repossession is, how it works and what consumers facing the threat of repossession...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Feb 11, 2020 | Consumer Protection
People in Wisconsin make their lives in the houses that the own and being able to keep these homes is important. However, sometimes for a variety of different reasons people may fall behind on payments and face the possibility of foreclosure. This can be a very scary...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Jan 6, 2020 | Consumer Protection
There are several tools and resources that can help you dispute errors on your credit reports in Wisconsin. To correct an error on your credit report, you will want to reach out to the credit reporting agency, the company that provided the information or both. There...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Jan 1, 2020 | Consumer Protection
When you finance a vehicle, the creditor may have the option of repossessing it for non-payment on your loan. It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities when it comes to repossession in Wisconsin, as well as being aware of the obligations of...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Nov 1, 2019 | Consumer Protection
Wisconsin residents have thought more about identity theft since the Equifax data breach in 2017. Early this year, the credit bureau reached a settlement, but that does not mean the impact stops for those affected by the breach. There are a few ways to prevent and...
On behalf of The Law Office of Rollie R. Hanson, S.C. | Aug 15, 2019 | Consumer Protection
While most used car sellers are aboveboard, others use fraudulent practices to unload vehicles on unsuspecting consumers. Before buying a used vehicle from an individual or dealer, do your due diligence to ensure that the purchase is valid. These steps will help...
