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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The Fed denied Custodia’s application because Custodia’s proposed business model involved issuing crypto-assets on blockchain networks — an activity the Fed previously called “inconsistent with safe and sound banking practices.” The Fed also exhibited concern with Custodia’s ability to mitigate money laundering and terrorism financing.

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Make Sure to Verify a Debt Collection Affidavit Before Signing

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Chase was one of 13 financial institution censured for robo-signing documents in support of debt collection suits and foreclosure. The banks’ actions harmed many consumerscredit, and the banks had to pay billions to borrowers. But robo-signing wasn’t just happening within Chase.

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Total Household Debt Reaches $17.06 Trillion in Q2 2023; Credit Card Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion

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NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The report is based on data from the New York Fed’s nationally representative Consumer Credit Panel. Credit card accounts expanded by 5.48 quarterly increase. million to 578.35

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. On June 30, the CFPB released a blog post regarding trends of commercial reporting on consumer credit.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Dream First Bank, National Association, has agreed to assume all the deposits of Heartland and almost all of Heartland’s failed bank assets. Dream First Bank, National Association, has agreed to assume all the deposits of Heartland and almost all of Heartland’s failed bank assets. For more information, click here.

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Passage Of Debt Collection Bill Could Be A ‘Slippery Slope’ For Lenders

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In a letter sent to the leaders of the House and Senate , CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle stated his objections to section 403 of the bill, which would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit credit scoring models from treating certain medical debt information on consumerscredit report as a negative factor.

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California DFPI Continues To Expand Consumer Protection Efforts During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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In addition, the department has stepped up measures to expose and track emerging scams, field and respond to a large increase in consumer complaints and inquiries, connect struggling consumers with available resources, and to work with licensees to ensure compliance with state and federal laws enacted to protect homeowners from foreclosures.