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CFPB Reaches Settlement With Debt Collector Over Deceptive Practices

Collection Industry News

Last week, the CFPB issued a Consent Order against a New Jersey based debt-collection agency (Agency) over allegations that the Agency regularly violated the FDCPA and the CFPA in the course of their collection activity. Further, the Agency is subject to a civil money penalty of $204,000 to be paid to the Bureau.

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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

Quasi in rem: Quasi in rem judgments consider the legal rights of individuals and not necessarily all parties involved. Ultimately, if you don’t pay a debt , the lender or bill collector can file a lawsuit against you to recoup the money. What if the loan company or debt collector has already started the lawsuit?