Are “cross-collateral clauses” enforceable?
It’s one of the most frequently asked questions at collections and bankruptcy seminars, and it’s the subject of wildly conflicting opinions among lawyers and even courts. Many courts “disfavor” them, but consumer financial institutions still use cross-collateral clauses to successfully collect hundreds of thousands of dollars each year!
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