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A Recap of New York Debt Collection Laws Passed in 2022

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Decreasing the legal rate of interest on consumer claims from 9% to 2%. Putting an end to the use of wage garnishments (income executions) in New York to collect medical judgments. Bill S7780 : New York will allow for permanent access to electronic notarization, eliminating the need to run to an office or bank to find a notary.

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What is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

This includes opening a credit card account, getting a line of credit from your bank and obtaining financing for a big purchase. Common methods include wage garnishment , property attachments and property liens. A consumer law attorney can help you understand your state’s laws on judgment collections.

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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

That means judgment creditors can seek debt payment from more than your wages and bank accounts. This is known as wage garnishment. The Consumer Credit Protection Act caps these types of garnishments. Nonwage garnishment. Some states add even more restrictions to the garnishment of bank funds.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Senator Lummis, a vocal supporter of Bitcoin, has been more critical of stablecoins, particularly Tether, and has opposed central bank digital currencies. The report found that the CFPB’s Office of Supervision Examinations (OSE) does not have a formal policy that requires bank examiners to rotate assignments in a specified time frame.

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You’re in Debt: 9 Terms to Know

The Kaplan Group

Credit Counselor. A credit counselor is certified and trained in consumer credit, money and debt management, and budgeting. Garnishment. Garnishment is when a creditor takes part of your paycheck or money from your bank account to collect money you owe on a judgment. Statute of Limitations.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On November 2, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra delivered remarks at the Consumer Advisory Board meeting, which included a discussion on the fast-growing buy now, pay later market. This would include requiring banks to reimburse consumers for P2P payments made but later identified by consumers as payments to a scammer.

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Senate Bill Introduced to Limit Collection of Medical Bills During COVID-19 Pandemic

Troutman Sanders

Taking actions that require a legal or judicial process, including: (a) placing a lien on an individual’s property; (b) foreclosing on an individual’s real property; (c) attaching or seizing an individual’s bank account or any other personal property; (d) commencing a civil action against an individual; or (e) garnishing an individual’s wages.