Collection Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2023

The report shows a slight uptick in total household debt in the second quarter of 2023, increasing by $16 billion (0.1%) to $17.06 The report is based on data from the New York Fed’s nationally representative Consumer Credit Panel. Student loan balances fell by $35 billion and stood at $1.57 quarterly increase.

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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. In reviewing the market for potential consumer harm, the report presents the latest research on consumer card use, cost, and availability.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 9, 2023

On May 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a permanent ban from debt relief telemarketing for operators of debt relief scam. The FTC charged the defendants with taking tens of millions of dollars from people by falsely promising to eliminate or substantially reduce their credit card debt.

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