True Accord

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Economic stressors persist and are likely contributing to many consumers relying on credit to cover expenses, while the resumption of student loan payments adds another financial obligation to the mix. trillion in student debt under the CARES Act, student loan payments resume this month. in August , lower than the expected 0.2%

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Collection Industry News

MAY 16, 2022

Borrowing federal student loans is about to get more expensive. Federal student loan interest rates are tied to the 10-year Treasury note and determined using a formula set by federal law. After Wednesday’s 10-year Treasury note auction, interest rates are set to rise for the 2022-23 academic year. PLUS loans.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 4, 2020

Student loans, including private and federal loans , are also commonly used to fund college. If you’re ready to find the right loan for you and your unique financial situation, we’ve got you covered. Student Loans and Rising Education Costs. For the academic year 2019–2020, those costs exceeded $10,000.

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Burr Forman

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Callie Whatley authored an article published by Business Alabama on February 19, 2021 discussing what businesses need to know about the PPP loans available through March 31 under the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act). Registration Required.

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Consumer Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2020

On December 10, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued final rules related to qualified mortgage (QM) loans.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 20, 2023

22-(R22-011) , concluding earned wage access (EWA) products that are fully non-recourse and no-interest are not “consumer lender loans” under Arizona law. Department of Treasury’s proposed amendments to the Internal Revenue Code clarifying that EWA products, offering on-demand pay, are not loans.

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ABI

JANUARY 12, 2022

Generally, student loan debt will not be discharged in a case under title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) unless there is a showing of “undue hardship on the debtor and debtor’s dependents.” All three of the elements must be satisfied for the discharge of the student loan debts to be granted. [11]. 1] In Hull v.

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Fraser

JUNE 5, 2020

These changes will triple the time allotted for small businesses and other PPP loan recipients to spend the funds and still qualify for forgiveness of the loans. 15, 2020, levels due to COVID-19 related operating restrictions. Loan Maturity Period: Borrowers now have five years to repay the loan instead of two.

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Nerd Wallet

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Getting a bank account opens doors to opportunities that alternative services can’t match, such as fraud protection, free check cashing and access to lower-cost loans. If you don’t have a bank account, you’re not alone: Nearly 1 in 10 (8.5%) consumers are unbanked, according to an August 2020 report from Mintel, a market research company.

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ABI

JANUARY 13, 2022

Section 523 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) generally provides that a student loan cannot be discharged unless it would impose “undue hardship” on the debtor. [1] to have his student loan debt discharged. [5] to have his student loan debt discharged. [5] to have his student loan debt discharged. [5]

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UK debt collections

JULY 5, 2022

The insolvency service has issued a huge 10 year ban to a rogue director following investigations. Grigorijs Hacaturjancs, 34, originally from Latvia, has been disqualified as a director for 10 years after fraudulently claiming a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan.

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Fico Collections

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Home Blog FICO Consumers Prioritize Mortgage Payments Over Auto What are the drivers behind this mortgage and auto loan payment hierarchy behavioral shift and is it likely to be a lasting trend? Mortgage and home loan accommodations peaked at 9% in June 2020. Mortgage and home loan accommodations peaked at 9% in June 2020.

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ABI

JANUARY 13, 2022

Sallie Mae , the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that private educational loans may be discharged under § 523(a)(8)(ii) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). [1] 1] Homaidan funded his college education, in part, with two private tuition loans from Navient that totaled $12,567. [2]

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A California state court recently denied a preliminary injunction sought by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (the DFPI) in its long-running litigation against Opportunity Financial (OppFi) contending that OppFi is the “true lender,” and therefore subject to usury limits, on loans originated by OppFi’s bank partner.

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Burr Forman

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

On October 31, 2020, the SBA released new forms and related instructions requiring borrowers with PPP loans of $2 million or more to provide additional information related to their PPP loans. The borrower will have 10 days to complete and return the form to the lender, together with required supporting documentation.

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Collection Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2021

On December 22, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced? against a national student loan servicer based on its failure to comply with a 2015 consent order issued by the CFPB. that it had secured a consent order ? 1693e(a) and (b), and Regulation E, 12 C.F.R. b) and (d). . b) and (d).

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 20, 2021

Pritzker signed the Illinois Predatory Loan Prevention Act (Act) into immediate effect on March 23. With respect to loan products under the MLA, lenders cannot charge interest and fees that, when added together, would exceed a 36% MAPR. [3]. Illinois Governor J.B.

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Fico Collections

OCTOBER 28, 2022

FICO Score 10, Most Predictive Credit Score in Canadian Market. Fri, 10/28/2022 - 15:00. Interest rates in Canada increased notably in 2018, impacting consumers across the board, but particularly those with interest rate-sensitive products such as lines of credit, and variable rate personal loans and mortgages. FICO Admin.

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Fico Collections

APRIL 28, 2022

According to the research from Cornerstone Advisors , these point-of-sale short-term installment loans with low credit amounts have been increasing in popularity during recent years for retail purchases like clothing, household goods, electronics, and more.

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Titan Consulting

AUGUST 9, 2020

If you qualify, you can withdraw funds from your IRA without paying the 10% penalty, so long as you redeposit the funds within three years. The CARES Act also gives greater flexibility to employers who offer 401-K loans to their employees by doubling the maximum amount of the loans that can be made to 100$ of vested funds or $100,000 max.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 11, 2021

For the study, figures from between 2010 and 2020 were analyzed to draw a series of conclusions about the current state of the real estate market. Looking at the top 15 most cost-burdened cities in 2020, it’s perhaps no surprise that California holds the lion’s share, with 10 entries. Study Highlights.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 8, 2021

In the pandemic-induced stock market crash of 2020, shares fell 44%. From March 2020 to March 2021, US home values actually rose 13.3% By late May 2021, share prices in VNQ hadn’t even fully recovered their 2020 peak, despite such strength in US housing markets. They’ve paid out 8-10% dividend yields every year since inception.

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Fico Collections

AUGUST 29, 2022

Looking back to 2020, the average FICO® Score increased most notably for consumers with FICO® Scores between 550 and 699. For example, consumers with FICO® Scores between 550 and 599 saw a score increase of up to 20 points from April 2020 to April 2021. who had at least one new account on file as of April 2020.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 17, 2023

At the onset of the pandemic, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.8 , which stopped the clock on the statute of limitations on civil cases including debt collection matters until April 19, 2020. then extended the initial order through November 3, 2020. From October 5, 2016, until March 20, 2020, 1262 days had accrued.

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UK debt collections

JUNE 25, 2020

With reportedly half of the companies that applied for CBILS loans being declined and cash flow under strain, as invoices take longer to be settled, the research shows that 85% of business owners have felt a sense of loss of control over the past three months. In March, the majority (56%) felt business would normalise by September 2020.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 12, 2023

Some people may be able to manage two credit cards, while others may be comfortable with 10 or more. According to the major credit bureau Experian®, Americans had an average of about four credit cards per person in the third quarter of 2020. You want to add different loans to your credit mix. Is Having 10 Credit Cards Too Many?

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Nexa Collect

APRIL 11, 2021

During peak Covid-19 duration (May-Nov 2020) many states prohibited debt collection for several months. The turnaround came the following year, during tax refund season as the debt recovery levels went up substantially ( March/April 2020). Recoveries dropped to a mere 50% of the normal levels. In 2013, it was at 88%.

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PBWT

OCTOBER 25, 2020

19-13223 (SMB), 2020 WL 5887542 (Bankr. 5, 2020) provides an instructive and cautionary example. based on a purported loan to” Wansdown (“Pelmadulla Claim”). based on a purported loan to” Wansdown (“Pelmadulla Claim”). The matter of In re Wansdown Properties Corp.

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Titan Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2020

Bankruptcy will destroy your credit and remain on your credit report for up to 10 years. The bankruptcy remains on your credit file for 10 years and you must attest to filing bankruptcy on future credit applications. Filers can typically retain the home and vehicle as long as you make payments on the loan. Key Takeaways.

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Credit Corp

JANUARY 14, 2021

We’re not going to lie—2020 was a tough year for everyone. Almost everyone could have done with a little extra money in 2020. Late payments are generally removed around the seven year mark, while bankruptcies usually stay on record for seven to 10 years. Your unique credit mix accounts for 10% of your credit score.

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. In March of 2020, Burr published an article discussing the global pandemic’s impact on collection practices.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 13, 2021

To boost your credit profile, consider applying for a credit-builder loan or a secured credit card. Simply putting away $10 here and $20 there could soon add up. Handle Student Loan Payments. Millions of borrowers in America were already behind on their student loan payments when the coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020.

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Burr Forman

AUGUST 25, 2020

Once the impact of COVID-19 became apparent, the federal government implemented several relief programs, and loans made under the new Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) became one of the most publicized relief efforts put in place, largely due to the forgiveness aspect of these loans.

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The Kaplan Group

JANUARY 7, 2021

TransUnion recently released a report on the state of Collections in 2020. There was a steep decrease in 2020, with only 6,699 remaining, a 10% decline. For the first time since 2014, total household debt fell in the second quarter of 2020. Our agency experienced some dramatic changes in 2020 as well.

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ABI

JANUARY 19, 2024

In 2017, Allegiance Bank loaned Burts Construction, Inc. The loan was secured by a lien on “all assets of the debtor, including all accounts.” [1] 1] In May of 2020, Allegiance filed a UCC-1 Financing Statement with the Texas Secretary of State to perfect its lien on the debtor’s assets. [2] 10] In re Burts Constr.,

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Price Meese

MARCH 18, 2021

The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) has begun accepting loan applications again since the policy lapsed in August. The law also set aside about $90 billion for first-time loan recipients, smaller-scale borrowers, and smaller community financial institutions that focus their lending on the minority and other underrepresented people.

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Fico Collections

AUGUST 16, 2021

This is eight points higher than it was one year ago, and five points higher than the last time we reported on the average FICO Score in October 2020. For example, for those consumers who had a FICO Score value between 550-599 as of January 2020 (pre-pandemic), their average score has gone up from 581 as of April 2020 to 601 as of April 2021.

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