Remove Collections Remove Debt Buying Remove Debt collector Remove Foreclosure
article thumbnail

Debt Collectors Are Thriving This Year – And Now They’re Filing Even More Suits

Collection Industry News

It was a great time to be a debt collector. In August, Encore Capital, the largest debt buyer in the country, announced that it had doubled its previous record for earnings in a quarter. There was no ban on collections of old credit card bills, Encore’s specialty. But now even that hiccup is over. Elizabeth A.

article thumbnail

Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. These FAQs are a Compliance Aid designed to help collection agencies comply with Reg F, which goes into effect on November 30, 2021.