Vehicle Title Release Issue

Summary

The user sold a financed vehicle and the buyer obtained a notarized bill of sale. The credit union is withholding the title due to other defaulted loans. The legality of this action depends on jurisdiction-specific laws.

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I had a vehicle financed through my credit union and sold it to pay off the loan. I also have * other vehicle loans with them that are in default. The buyer of the vehicle was woth me that day and obtained a notorized bill of sale. And was told the title would be received in * to * weeks. It has been about 2 months and bow tbey are saying they wont release the title until the other loans are current and maybe not.even then due to past non payment. Is this legal?
I understand your situation, ****. To provide accurate information, could you please specify your location? Laws regarding loan and vehicle sale vary by jurisdiction.