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CFPB Supervisory Report Finds Issues in Several Financial Institution Practices

Troutman Sanders

The CFPB sees wrongful repossessions everywhere. Per the report, recent examinations found that servicers engaged in unfair acts or practices when they repossessed vehicles after consumers took action that should have prevented the repossession. Failing to trigger refunds of GAP protection after a repossession.

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CFPB Supervisory Report Finds Issues in Several Financial Institution Practices

Collection Industry News

The CFPB sees wrongful repossessions everywhere. Per the report, recent examinations found that servicers engaged in unfair acts or practices when they repossessed vehicles after consumers took action that should have prevented the repossession. Failing to trigger refunds of GAP protection after a repossession.

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What Happens After a Personal Loan Bankruptcy Discharge?

Sawin & Shea

If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. You can discharge an unsecured loan whether it’s current, delinquent, or in default, even if the original lender sold it to a collection agency or debt buyer. Nonpayment of title loans can lead to vehicle repossession.

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COVID-19 Collections Impact Bulletin: State Responses (December 2020 Update)

Burr Forman

Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. This order was extended until December 31, 2020.

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Integrating Judicial and Extrajudicial Strategies in Portfolio Management

Qualco

Managing loan portfolios becomes a labyrinth for financial institutions in a financial ecosystem marked by unrelenting complexity and constant change. Consequently, financial institutions operate within an economy marked by contraction and sustained inflationary pressures.

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How To Remove First Federal Credit Control From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Fortunately, FFCC is a legitimate third-party debt collection agency. Headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, the agency has been operating since 1970. Over the past 50 years, FFCC has collected debts in the following industries: Business to business. Financial institution. Repossessions. Healthcare.

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Top 5 Debt Collection and Recovery Posts of 2021

Fico Collections

While Government will likely take a hand in directing the pace of some collection activities, others will be determined by the debt holder. Collection agencies will likely be busier than ever as more debt holders assign debts to agencies. Agencies will face challenges when consumers owe from many different sources.