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What Banks and Credit Unions Need to Know: CFPB Enters into Debt Collection Consent Order

Consumer Financial Services Law

The CFPB’s Consent Order with Navy Federal Credit Union (“NFCU”) should provide a wakeup call for all community banks and credit unions as to how they conduct their internal debt collection efforts. million to the CFPB. million to the CFPB.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On March 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a consumer advisory to encourage consumers to take action to protect economic impact payments under the American Rescue Plan. The bill also would require such payments to be encoded, and would extend other restrictions on collection of such funds.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The legislation would benefit banks and credit unions with assets under $15 billion. It requires federal regulators to exclude PPP loans from asset-size calculations for the purpose of determining capital ratios, deposit insurance premiums, and other asset thresholds at those financial institutions.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On October 23, the Federal Reserve and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) invited comment on a proposed rule change, requiring financial institutions to keep more records on hand related to smaller-value international fund transfers. The legislation would benefit banks and credit unions with assets under $15 billion.

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What Are “Actual Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Accredited Collection Agency Inc. , No. Collection Services, Inc. Businesses should be aware of each statute and how to defend against such claims. See, e.g., Lane v.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On June 17, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) announced the availability of data on 2020 mortgage lending transactions at 4,475 U.S. financial institutions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Covered institutions include banks, savings associations, credit unions, and mortgage companies.