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District Court Holds Letter Notifying Debtor of Change in Debt Ownership Can Fall Under FDCPA

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Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC (“Axiom”) bought Robert Valenzuela’s consumer debt from a bank after he allegedly defaulted on his personal loan payments. The post District Court Holds Letter Notifying Debtor of Change in Debt Ownership Can Fall Under FDCPA appeared first on Collection Industry News.

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District Court Holds Letter Notifying Debtor of Change in Debt Ownership Can Fall Under FDCPA

Troutman Sanders

Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC (“Axiom”) bought Robert Valenzuela’s consumer debt from a bank after he allegedly defaulted on his personal loan payments. Axiom sent Valenzuela a letter informing him that his debt had been reassigned and instructing him to remit future payments to Axiom.

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What Is Nonexempt Property In Bankruptcy, And Why Does It Matter?

Debt Free Colorado

The Trustee confiscates your bank and savings accounts when the bankruptcy order is issued. Additionally, your assets may contain items that are often overlooked, such as bank accounts, life insurance, inheritance, and possible litigation. Additionally, creditors may take such property if a judgement against the debtor is entered.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you as the debtor can discharge most unsecured obligations after liquidating nonexempt assets. In this blog, we discuss what assets and property a debtor may lose in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Code requires debtors to complete credit counseling courses 180 days before filing.

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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets. Debtors have rights and protections under these laws to prevent harassment, false representations, or unfair practices by debt collectors.

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The Growth Potential of the Debt Collection Industry: An In-Depth Analysis

Collection Industry News

These technologies enable debt collectors to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, analyze data more effectively, and personalize communication with debtors. Analyzing vast amounts of data allows agencies to identify trends, assess debtor creditworthiness, and predict repayment probabilities.

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Indiana Increased Bankruptcy Exemptions in 2022. Here’s How it Affects You.

Sawin & Shea

Indiana allows debtors to exempt assets when filing for bankruptcy up to a certain monetary amount, and that amount recently increased. When filing, you are allowed to exempt a portion of your home’s equity, tangible personal property, and intangible personal property.