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Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 9, 2024
On January 4, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Connecticut announced they are filing suit against an auto dealer for several of its business practices. On January 2, the CFPB published a blog titled, “Holding Debt Collectors Responsible for False Statements.” For more information, click here.
Credit Corp
JUNE 1, 2023
When you default on a payment, the company you owe may sell your debt to a third-party collection agency. When this happens, it means your debt has gone to collections and debt collectors from the collection agency will now try to contact you for payment.
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National Service Bureau
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
It’s no secret that student debt is at an all-time high. According to the US Department of Education, there are more than 40 million student loan borrowers who owe more than $1.2 Unfortunately, this means student loans (unless you have access to scholarships, independent wealth, grants, or other resources).
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 31, 2020
Having debt in collections can be downright overwhelming, especially when debt collectors bombard you with dozens of phone calls. Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. Table of Contents.
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 3, 2022
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is a collection agency that buys old debts from lenders and companies that have been unable to collect the debt themselves. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts. Ask Lex Law for Help.
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 1, 2022
A good credit score allows you to get better rates on car or mortgage loans just to name a few. If you fall into hard times, the inability to pay off your credit card bills or student loans can result in your debts being transferred to a debt collection agency.
Troutman Sanders
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The Office of Enforcement will be responsible for oversight of enforcement actions against postsecondary schools that participate in the federal student loan, grant, and work-study programs. These FAQs are a Compliance Aid designed to help collection agencies comply with Reg F, which goes into effect on November 30, 2021.
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