Signature loan is a kind of personal loan offered by numerous banks and other financial associations. The loan is provided to the borrower only on the basis of borrower's signature without need of any asset or collateral against the loan. This loan is also referred as “good faith loan” or “character loan” as the lender looks for solid credit history and good source of income while offering the loan. Although the loan is quite simple and convinient but at times borrower's faces critical situation of Signature loan garnishment.
Signature loans are often taken to meet urgent financial requirements with the promise to repay the loan within their next paycheck. But often it has been seen that due to some financial hardship the borrower's default on loan repayment. Since no collateral is provided against the loan therefore the lenders cannot occupy any of your asset. But they have full right to take legal actions againts you if they want to.
Signature loan garnishment is a process which is performed while you sign for the loan. This agreement means that if you default on loan the garnishment becomes automatic. This authorize the lender to file small claim court, send notice to you, schedule hearing, obtain judgement and file garnishment orders. According to the garnishment rule a small amount of money gets deducted from borrower's salary and is transferred to lenders account. This continues until the entire loan repayment is done.
However to get control over Signature loan garnishment problem your best move would be to negotiate with the lenders for reasonable payment plan and discuss your financial problems with them. Also make them believe that you are concerned to pay more as soon as your financial situation improves. If they file small claim court ensure that you appear in court and serve your legal papers. Try to settle down things outside the court.