Consumer Financial Services Law

MAY 10, 2017

A recent decision from a Louisiana district court should provide some comfort to banks and other financial institutions who acquire other entities by merger – at least in the Fifth Circuit, they are not debt collectors. As most know, Bank of America (BoA) acquired Countrywide Bank FSB and its mortgage portfolio in 2008.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 13, 2022

On June 8, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) proposed adding cannabis and digital currency activities to the list of business data it collects from banks in an attempt to better identify areas of risk in the financial system. For more information, click here. For more information, click here. dollar-backed stablecoins.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 19, 2021

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. On October 4, the CFPB announced that the deadline to request initial forbearance for loans backed by the U.S.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 27, 2023

The law requires providers of EWA products to obtain a license from the Nevada Commissioner of Financial Institutions. Notably, the law specifies that EWA products are not loans or money transmissions under Nevada law and are not subject to Nevada’s existing laws governing those products.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 9, the Department of Education (DOE) announced its plan to implement an oversight strategy of federal student loan servicers that provides several pathways for identifying problems that can harm borrowers, in real-time. For more information, click here. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 7, 2021

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. Some consumers reported facing homelessness because of the negative impact of an eviction on their credit history reported by debt collectors.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The FTC’s Safeguards Rule requires nonbanking financial institutions, such as mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers, and payday lenders, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to keep their customers’ information safe. financial institutions. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 19, 2021

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. On April 13, U.S. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

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. 424 would, among other provisions, place new documentation requirements on any collection activity concerning student loans for private lenders.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Willis (Atlanta), who will serve as co-leader of Troutman Pepper’s Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice, advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations – with noted expertise in those involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 22, 2021

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. Current provisions in federal law will allow federal borrowers to seek cancellation if their institution engaged in certain misconduct.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

If you have started hearing from a company called Convergent Outsourcing, it means that you are being pursued for a debt. Besides being annoying and aggressive, debt collectors like Convergent Outsourcing can have a major impact on your credit score. Validate the Debt. What is Convergent Outsourcing? Know Your Rights.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 9, 2023

On May 1, the CFPB proposed a rule to implement a congressional mandate to establish consumer protections for residential property assessed clean energy (PACE) loans. PACE loans, secured by a property tax lien on the borrower’s home, are often promoted as a way to finance clean energy improvements, such as solar panels.

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Re:Ceeve

JULY 16, 2020

In this post, we explore the details of the strategies which banks and debt collectors ought to adopt, and what they risk by delaying and denying these changes in their business models. Why does this matter to someone in debt collection or banking? Knowing them is the key to the future of debt collection and banking.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Either way, CACH LLC will need to open a collections account on your credit report in order to legally pursue payment. Collection accounts are a black mark on your credit report. They can remain on your report for up to seven years even if you pay the debt. Write a Debt Validation Letter. What is CACH LLC?

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

ConServe is a debt collection agency that may contact you regarding unpaid debts. They are a third-party debt collector, which means that they may be hired by your original creditor, or they may purchase your old debt on the chance that you pay them instead. Validate the Debt. Negotiate a Settlement.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

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. State Activities. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. Federal Activities: On September 1, the U.S. For more information, click here.

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Collection Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2022

The CFPB recently issued its Fall 2021 Supervisory Highlights , discussing findings from its examinations in connection with credit card account management, debt collection, fair lending, mortgage servicing, deposits, prepaid accounts, and remittance transfers. Debt Collection. Source- site. Prepaid Accounts.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

Business debt, whether from small business loans, corporate credit cards, or federal and state taxes, can be a challenge to manage. And if the debt remains unpaid for too long, it can exacerbate the situation for many business owners and finance managers. Can Debt Collectors Garnish Bank Accounts in Texas?

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 3, 2020

With both consumers and small businesses receiving funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and CARES Act, questions have come up as to whether these amounts can be frozen or garnished by debt collectors or creditors. PPP allows entities to apply for low-interest private loans to pay for their payroll and certain other costs.

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National Service Bureau

JUNE 23, 2015

Through this report, the Fed wishes to provide “ a quarterly snapshot of household trends in borrowing and indebtedness, including data about mortgages, student loans, credit cards, auto loans and delinquencies. These debts are familiar to most Americans; there was a $117 billion increase in household debt during 2014: Q4.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 29, 2021

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. On March 24, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provided Congress its Consumer Response Annual Report for 2020.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Director Rohit Chopra raised hackles by launching a broad inquiry last week into so-called “junk fees” charged on run-of-the-mill financial products such as loans, mortgages and credit cards. 26 press call.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2020

That’s because applying for a credit card, loan, or in this case a Mastercard, often results in banks and lenders checking your credit report. When you shop for online quotes or seek to get pre-approved for loan rates, the process should only involve a soft credit check, which simply verifies your credit score without lowering it.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 14, 2023

The proposed guidanceadvises on policies that financial institutions may implement to allow consumers to provide financial institutions with information that may not have been considered during an appraisal or if deficiencies are identified in the original appraisal. For more information, click here.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Tens of millions of Americans have collections-stage debt. So if you’ve come across a collections entry on your credit report, you’re far from being alone. While finding a collections entry on your report can be stressful, ARS’s calls, letters, and damaging effects on your credit score are simple to stop. Healthcare debt.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

On November 2, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a blog post, exploring the potential impact of student loan payment reinstatement. The CFPB found that student loan borrowers are increasingly likely to struggle once their monthly student loan payments are reinstated.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 1, 2023

On July 27, the Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill, which includes a provision that tightens oversight over financial institutions engaged in crypto trading and takes aim at crypto mixers and “anonymity-enhancing” crypto assets. The amendment, led by U.S. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 21, 2022

According to the Fed, “Stablecoins that are not backed by safe and sufficiently liquid assets and are not subject to appropriate regulatory standards create risks to investors and potentially to the financial system, including susceptibility to potentially destabilizing runs.” financial institutions. million in loan relief.”

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The FTC alleged that the defendants pretended to be affiliated with the Department of Education, charged illegal junk fees, and offered students loan forgiveness promises that were not fulfilled. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Community Financial Services Association of America v. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 14, 2023

While many Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers use the product without noticeable indications of financial stress, the report finds that Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers will more likely become active users of other types of credit products like credit cards, personal loans, and student loans. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 6, 2023

While many Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers use the product without noticeable indications of financial stress, the report finds that Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers will more likely become active users of other types of credit products like credit cards, personal loans, and student loans. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 31, 2023

This detailed information can help lenders calculate income faster and more precisely to improve loan quality, simplify the mortgage process and, most importantly, expand access to credit. On May 19, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the U.S. On May 19, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the U.S.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 17, 2021

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. 248, which limits a collection agency’s ability to collect on medical debt. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

On February 1, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a bulletin to inform banks and OCC examining personnel that the loan origination threshold for reporting Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data on closed-end mortgage loans has changed. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 3, 2020

On July 29, 2020, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Chris Murphy introduced the COVID-19 Medical Debt Collection Relief Act, S.4350, This bill would prevent healthcare providers from taking “extraordinary” collection actions for up to 18 months after the bill becomes law as a means of protecting consumers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 10, 2020

Federal Activities: On August 8, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including one that will defer payments on all student loans held by the Department of Education and waive all interest until December 31, 2020. For more information, click here.

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