Everything you need to know about personal loan debt in Indiana: the statute of limitations is 10 years, garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply to your case.
10 years
Statute of limitations (written contracts)
$8,018
Avg. personal loan debt in US
25% of disposable earnings
Garnishment limit
In Indiana, personal loan debt falls under written contracts with a statute of limitations of 10 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under Indiana law.
Credit/Open
6 years
Written
10 years
Oral
6 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with Indiana-specific laws like the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
In Indiana, the SOL for this debt type is 10 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for personal loan debt in Indiana, garnishment is limited to: 25% of disposable earnings.
Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act
File complaints: AG Consumer Protection
These Indiana-specific protections apply to your personal loan debt case:
All Indiana Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
Personal Loan Debt Dispute Guide
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