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Can a Lender Pursue Debt Collection After a Charge Off and 1099-C Issuance?

Jimerson Firm

At the same time, however, the account owner/debtor is still responsible for the balance, and the lender/creditor can still make an effort to collect what is owed, with obvious exceptions being discharged or dischargeable bankruptcy filings. Collecting Debts After 1099-C Issuance. Charging Off” Uncollectable Debt. 1.6050P-1(b)(2)(i).

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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. Our Experienced Collections Attorneys Knows How to Enforce Foreign Judgments in Massachusetts. They afford the debt collection lawyer attachment targets.

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How Late Can You Be on a Car Payment, Mortgage or Other Bill?

Credit Corp

Therefore, if you fail to make your payments, the lender has the legal right to take your car. If you fall too far behind on payments, the mortgage lender may initiate foreclosure proceedings. While state laws vary, you typically have to be 120 days past due or more before lenders start foreclosure proceedings.

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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

Jimerson Firm

Two important statutes for all businesses to be aware of are the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. A person attempting to collect his or her “own” debt, is not a debt collector under the FDCPA. See Stanley v.

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits. Debt collection agencies can be thoroughly unpleasant. The company does not tell you your legal rights or tell you about free options you can take on your own. What are the warning signs?

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The DHS / CDC “September Surprise” – The Order to Temporarily Halt Residential Evictions

Fraser

Under this Order a residential landlord or other entity with a legal right to evict is prevented from evicting “any covered person from any residential property in any jurisdiction to which this Order applies.” This does not include foreclosure on a home mortgage.

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Eleventh Circuit Refuses to Impose a ‘Least Sophisticated Consumer’ Standard to Discharge Violations

Consumer Financial Services Law

Importantly, the Informational Statement also included a lengthy disclaimer which provided as follows: This statement is sent for informational purposes only and is not intended as an attempt to collect, assess, or recover a discharged debt from you, or as a demand for payment from any individual protected by the United States Bankruptcy Code.