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Unlawful Freezing of Bank Accounts Requires Bank To Refund Monies With Penalties

FFGN COLLECT NY

In addition to refunding the monies, the bank also had to pay penalties for the unlawful freezing of the bank accounts. Between 2016 and 2022, Pathward wrongfully froze 1,400 bank accounts belonging to New Yorkers. The laws also prohibit banks from freezing accounts with protected wages, a set amount based on minimum wage.

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Washington D.C. Introduces Legislation Attacking Fintech-Bank Partnership Lending by Opting Out of DIDMCA and Codifying a “True Lender” Test

Troutman Sanders

Sections 521-523 of DIDMCA empower state banks, insured state and federal savings associations, and state credit unions to charge the interest allowed by the state where they are located, regardless of where the borrower is located and regardless of conflicting state law (i.e., export” their home state’s interest-rate authority).

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Can a Lender Pursue Debt Collection After a Charge Off and 1099-C Issuance?

Jimerson Firm

When account owners have an account that reflects a negative balance, the lender is faced with a myriad of options and obligations with regard to the pursuit of that debt. Lenders that charge off a debt trigger issuance of the 1099-C when their defined policy leads the lender to discontinue collection activity and discharge a debt.

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What Does Florida’s New Summary Judgment Standard Mean For Lenders in Borrower Default Cases?

Jimerson Firm

Lenders who move for summary judgment under Florida’s new summary judgment standard will likely enjoy more favorable outcomes. The court’s more rigorous review of attempts to withstand summary judgment will change expected litigation outcomes, impact litigation strategy, and largely benefits lenders.

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No $500M Windfall for Lenders in Mistaken Wire Transfer Case

Troutman Sanders

On September 8, Second Circuit ruled that lenders must return $500 million to Citibank, which had mistakenly wired the funds to them. funded by a group of lenders. funded by a group of lenders. Citibank was responsible for transmitting Revlon’s payments to the lenders. Citibank administered a $1.8

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Building Successful Collections Teams: Strategies for Recruitment and Growth

Qualco

In our recent study on the collections sector conducted in partnership with Deloitte France, difficulty in finding the right staff emerged as a key challenge for respondents, both among those managing Banks’ collections departments and those overseeing servicing operations. This seems to be a recurring theme.

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Why should the Credit Reporting of Bad Debt be Delayed?

Nexa Collect

Simple Answer: Once the bad debt entry hits the credit report, the fear in the debtor’s mind is gone. You just used the most effective tool in debt recovery before giving enough time to the debtor to settle your unpaid bills. The debtor thinks “ What worse can happen? The fear in the debtor’s mind is gone.