# 45 C.F.R. § 30.16 (2026): Liquidation of collateral

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_16

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 30.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** Liquidation of collateral
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Part 30: CLAIMS COLLECTION / Subpart B: Standards for the Administrative Collection of Debts / § 30.16: § 30.16   Liquidation of collateral.

## Text

(a)(1) The Secretary will liquidate security or collateral through the exercise of a power of sale in the security instrument or a non-judicial foreclosure, and apply the proceeds to the applicable debt(s), if the debtor fails to pay the debt(s) within a reasonable time after demand and if such action is in the best interests of the United States.
(2) Collection from other sources, including liquidation of security or collateral, is not a prerequisite to requiring payment by a surety, insurer, or guarantor unless such action is expressly required by statute or contract.
(3) The Secretary will give the debtor reasonable notice of the sale and an accounting of any surplus proceeds and will comply with other requirements under law or contract.
(b) Where there is reason to believe that a bankruptcy petition has been filed with respect to a debtor, the Office of the General Counsel should be contacted for legal advice concerning the impact of the Bankruptcy Code, particularly with respect to the applicability of the automatic stay, 11 U.S.C. 362, and the procedures for obtaining relief from such stay prior to proceeding under paragraph (a) of this section.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 30.10 (2026) § 30.10   Collection activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.11 (2026) § 30.11   Demand for payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_11.md)
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- [45 C.F.R. § 30.13 (2026) § 30.13   Debt reporting and use of credit reporting agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.14 (2026) § 30.14   Contracting with private collection contractors and with entities that locate and recover unclaimed assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_14.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.15 (2026) § 30.15   Suspension or revocation of eligibility for loans and loan guarantees, licenses, permits, or privileges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_15.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.16 (2026) § 30.16   Liquidation of collateral.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_16.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.17 (2026) § 30.17   Collection in installments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_17.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.18 (2026) § 30.18   Interest, penalties, and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_18.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 30.19 (2026) § 30.19   Review of cost effectiveness of collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P30_S30_19.md)
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