Collection Industry News
JULY 12, 2022
The appeal arose from a lawsuit brought by two Florida homeowners (“Debtors”) against their home loan servicer (“Servicer”) for alleged violations of the FDCPA and Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act. After defaulting on their home loan, a foreclosure suit was instituted. to be paid in one year.
Jimerson Firm
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Businesses throughout Florida should be aware of consumer statutes that provide remedies to consumers and impose liability to businesses, even for small technical violations. A person attempting to collect his or her “own” debt, is not a debt collector under the FDCPA. Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA).
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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. The rules cover loans on principal residences, generally exclude small servicers, and will take effect on August 31.
Burr Forman
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. This Bulletin serves as an update to that non-exhaustive compilation of information.
Jimerson Firm
JANUARY 16, 2023
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) Part 1: Understanding the FCCPA (jimersonfirm.com) . Jimerson Birr (jimersonfirm.com).
FDCPA Defense
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Attorneys and other entities that regularly engage in collection work for community associations may be subject to the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. as well as analogous state laws governing the consumer collection process. The issue in Ho v. ReconTrust Co., 3d 568 (9th Cir. filed (U.S.
Troutman Sanders
AUGUST 2, 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. Federal Activities: On July 30, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S.
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