Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

Your creditor may sell your charged-off debt to a collection agency for pennies on the dollar. The collection agency may then attempt to collect the debt anew. Bankruptcy: Seven or 10 Years Bankruptcies show up in the public records section of credit reports.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed an award of summary judgment in favor of a defendant debt collector against claims that it violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by attempting to collect a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy and no longer owed. Wells Fargo Bank , N.A.,

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National Service Bureau

JULY 1, 2015

Even though the 11th Circuit doesn’t necessarily have legislative authority for other jurisdictions, the Crawford v LVNV decision can be set an important precedent, and collection agencies need to know about it. Does FDCPA apply to bankruptcy proceedings? What’s at stake for debt collectors and collection agencies?

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In this article, we will give you some ways to find relief from the weight of your debt and show you how bankruptcy attorneys like Sawin & Shea can help you. Collection Agency Involvemen t: After being 90 days delinquent on a credit card payment, the company might send you to their collections department.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 27, 2024

Filing for bankruptcy can feel incredibly daunting, especially if you have concerns over whether it may impact your future job prospects. The sad reality is that many people hold misconceptions regarding bankruptcy filers. So, what happens if I get a job after filing Chapter 7? What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Debt Guru

AUGUST 30, 2021

When your voicemail is filled with messages from collection agencies and stacks of bills arrive in your mailbox that you have no chance of paying, it’s time for some serious debt relief help. Bankruptcy. You must speak to a bankruptcy attorney to find out whether or not you qualify for this type of debt relief.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you’re struggling with financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy can be an effective way to get back on your feet. But filing for bankruptcy in Indiana doesn’t mean every outstanding debt you’ve ever incurred gets wiped away. Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. What do we mean by this?

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

If a debt buyer or collection agency has violated a consumer protection statute such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)–and they often do–that provides leverage to fight back. Filing bankruptcy. In most bankruptcy cases, an automatic stay is entered as soon as the petition is filed.

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