Qualco
APRIL 18, 2024
NPL Management: A 5-Step Roadmap to Strategic Success is the latest e-Guide to be published by Qualco UK. You can view it here. In today's regulatory environment, when it comes to collecting overdue accounts, the clear, overarching message is that the customer must be treated fairly and ethically. However, in a small number of credit businesses, the right strategies for systems and people have not been set.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
APRIL 14, 2024
Law firms usually collect money in arrears, ie – we’ve done the work, now kindly pay us. Most often, that payment is collected via a standard invoicing process. A bill is sent to the client; then, the firm waits to get paid. And waits. And waits. That’s because the way that attorneys have always managed the process has placed the control of the situation exclusively in the hands of their clients.
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Account Recovery
APRIL 15, 2024
The governor of Oregon has signed a bill into law that raises the amount of money that can be protected by consumers from garnishments and keeps them from a “financial death spiral because of debt collection,” according to the sponsor of the bill.
UK debt collections
APRIL 15, 2024
INSOLVENCY activity has again increased in the south east, according to the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. R3 figures showed a rise in this activity from 246 in February to 261 in March, remaining consistent with the 12-month high of 277 in March 2023. The body has warned trends are continuing to rise, following its analysis of data from Creditsafe.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
Qualco
APRIL 15, 2024
THE NEW ERA OF CONSUMER LENDING In today ’ s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the significant increase in consumer lending presents new challenges for financial institutions, particularly in managing collections. These challenges are compounded by reliance on outdated systems that are inefficient, manual-intensive, and costly to maintain. To address these issues, our latest blog explores the QCR Accelerator, a state-of-the-art , plug-and-play collection software specifically designed to str
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Account Recovery
APRIL 18, 2024
Getting to Know Eddie Antoniewicz of Royal Credit Union Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit Over Collection Disclaimer Pathward Bank to Pay $700k in Fines, Penalties For Seizing Funds Paid to Debt Collectors CFPB Fines Vocational School for Deceiving Students, Hiding Finance Charges WORTH NOTING: What you eat during the day can have an impact on how […]
Jimerson Firm
APRIL 16, 2024
Florida’s real estate landscape is dynamic and, at times, complex. One tool that real estate attorneys are often asked about and property owners often consider is the Florida Land Trust, governed by the Florida Land Trust Act, Sec. 689.071, Florida Statutes. This blog serves as an introduction to what a land trust is, explores the nuances of the Florida Land Trust Act (the “Act”), highlights when forming a land trust in Florida can be advantageous, and crucially, identifies when it might n
Qualco
APRIL 18, 2024
Responsible debt collection practices have become vital for financial institutions looking to build trust, enhance customer relationships, and contribute to a fair financial landscape. Our report , " Enabling Financial Integrity: A Blueprint for Responsible Debt Recovery " , guides you to navigate critical legislation and strategic collection approaches t o align with the highest collection standards.
Consumer Finance
APRIL 15, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a procedural rule to update how the agency designates a nonbank for supervision.
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Account Recovery
APRIL 18, 2024
I am thrilled to announce that the Getting to Know series will be sponsored by TEC Services Group in 2024. TEC Services Group is the leading technology and professional services firm in the credit collections industry offering both leading industry solutions along with unrivaled, unbiased, and experienced support.
Account Recovery
APRIL 17, 2024
It might not be a ruling on the merits of the plaintiff’s claim, but a District Court judge in New York has dismissed a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act “only convenient way to communicate” case on the grounds the plaintiff did not suffer a concrete injury and does not have standing to sue.
Account Recovery
APRIL 16, 2024
Suit Accuses Law Firm of Filing False Affidavit of Service CFPB Letters Demonstrate Support for State Medical Debt Credit Reporting Efforts Judge Recommends Dismissal of FCRA ‘Permissible Purpose’ Case Against Collector Ed. Dept.
Account Recovery
APRIL 18, 2024
A District Court judge in New York has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the communication alleged to have violated the statute does not meet the threshold for being a communication in connection with the collection of a debt.
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Account Recovery
APRIL 18, 2024
The Attorney General of New York yesterday announced that a financial institution will pay $700,000 in fines and penalties for illegally freezing customer accounts and sending debt collectors tens of thousands of dollars that should have been protected or exempt from garnishment.
Account Recovery
APRIL 18, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday announced an enforcement action against a for-profit vocational school accused of deceiving students about the cost of loans and making false claims about post-graduation hiring rates.
Account Recovery
APRIL 15, 2024
The federal government announced on Friday that it had approved an additional $7.4 billion in student loan debt relief for nearly 300,000 borrowers, many of whom were signed up for the administration’s new income-driven repayment program.
Account Recovery
APRIL 17, 2024
During this, The Great Resignation Era, I thought it would be helpful to start a regular posting of different jobs within the accounts receivable management industry that I have found online. Please make sure to do your own due diligence before applying for a position included here or accepting any offers.
Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?
Account Recovery
APRIL 17, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday issued a final rule updating its processes for how it identifies and designates non-banks for supervision. The rule was issued as a result of organizational changes at the Bureau, the CFPB said.
Account Recovery
APRIL 17, 2024
The Attorney General of Massachusetts yesterday released guidance surrounding the use of artificial intelligence and the obligations that companies have under state consumer protection and data privacy laws to make sure the technology doesn’t take advantage of or otherwise deceive consumers.
Account Recovery
APRIL 16, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?
Account Recovery
APRIL 16, 2024
In a case that was defended by Martin Golden Lyons Watts Morgan with local representation by Smith Debnam, a Magistrate Court judge in South Carolina has recommended that a Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuit against a debt collector be dismissed because the plaintiff failed to plead facts that the defendant did not have a permissible […]
Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?
Account Recovery
APRIL 16, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has made no secret of the fact that it wants states to be more proactive when it comes to regulating the financial services industry, and now there are a couple of pieces of evidence to show just how supportive the Bureau is of those efforts.
Account Recovery
APRIL 16, 2024
The Department of Education has released data regarding repayment trends following the end of the student loan payment moratorium with the intention of noting how many borrowers are making their loan payments on time and how the average payment among those making payments has “nearly” returned to its pre-pandemic level.
Account Recovery
APRIL 19, 2024
The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld a summary judgment ruling in favor of the defendants in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff’s claims were outside the FDCPA’s one year statute of limitations and his attempt to request verification of the debt “was untimely by many years.
Account Recovery
APRIL 15, 2024
Being accused of calling someone a “mother [expletive]” when attempting to collect on a debt and then not responding to a motion of summary judgment filed by the plaintiffs is a bold strategy, but it might have more to do with the defendant not having a lawyer who is representing it anymore, and that might […]
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