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France's Court of Cassation strengthens borrower protection against acceleration clauses

France's Court of Cassation requires lenders to prove they sent a formal notice before demanding early loan repayment.

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This case law protects defaulting borrowers, often facing debts worth tens of thousands of euros without prior notification.

Banks must now document each procedural step or risk having the acceleration clause invalidated.

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Cette décision oblige les établissements bancaires à revoir leurs procédures de recouvrement pour éviter des contentieux coûteux. Les emprunteurs en difficulté bénéficieront d'une protection accrue contre des exigences de remboursement anticipé non justifiées.

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