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Is Debt Settlement Legit?

Titan Consulting

Multiple state and federal agencies strictly regulate the debt settlement industry. All types of debt relief programs come with negative consequences, including non-profit credit counseling and bankruptcy, and will directly or indirectly negatively impact your credit score. State and Federal Regulations for Debt Settlement.

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North Carolina AG Permanently Enjoins Debt Settlement Business

Collection Industry News

On May 26, 2022, the North Carolina Attorney General (NC AG) announced that it obtained a default judgment against a California-based debt settlement business, and its proprietor. and North Carolina’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, N.C. 14-423, et seq. , View source.].

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How To Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay

Better Credit Blog

Regardless of what a debt collector might tell you, you have a lot of rights when it comes to how debt can be collected. In fact, merely mentioning that you understand your rights will, many times, stop debt collectors in their tracks. Your rights come from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

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How to Ensure Financial Security in the Future–in 12 Steps

Credit Corp

Established credit history can impact everything from getting a future loan (such as a mortgage) to renting an apartment. Monthly expenses might include student loan payments, car payments, and credit card payments. Collect Rent. Pay Student Loan Debt. Some Millennials may want to look into loan consolidation.

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Credit Score & Credit Report: File a Dispute to Fix Errors

Nexa Collect

Individuals, like you or I, have a credit history which determines our eligibility for home and car loans, ability to rent an apartment, obtain insurance, find a job and even maintain long-term romantic relationships. A lender has the right to report unpaid debt to credit reporting agencies. Where to Look for Your Credit Score.

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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. The company was operating without registering as a debt settlement service provider as required by Minnesota law.

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5 Best Credit Repair Companies – Updated April 2022

Better Credit Blog

We break this down in our article: “ What Exactly is Credit Repair & How it Works,” but the short answer is that credit repair is the process of reviewing, disputing, and negotiating negative items on your credit report that may negatively impact the credit risk tier you’re in and the loans and interest rates you qualify for.