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A Recap of New York Debt Collection Laws Passed in 2022

FFGN COLLECT NY

Decreasing the legal rate of interest on consumer claims from 9% to 2%. Putting an end to the use of wage garnishments (income executions) in New York to collect medical judgments. Prohibiting a creditor from entering or enforcing a medical judgment by placing a lien against a debtor’s primary residence.

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What Is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

That means judgment creditors can seek debt payment from more than your wages and bank accounts. Creditors must follow the law when applying a judgment to take, or seize, your property. Your creditor can take or leverage these possessions in the following ways: Wage attachments. This is known as wage garnishment.

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What is a Judgment?

Credit Corp

The company, creditor or collection agency has legal ways to pursue payment. The court enters a judgment against you if your creditor wins their claim or you fail to show up to court. The judgment creditor can then use that court judgment to try to collect money from you. This is known as wage garnishment. Property liens.

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You’re in Debt: 9 Terms to Know

The Kaplan Group

Instead, I suggest you do what you can to educate yourself about your options. You may also be responsible for paying the costs of the creditor hiring a collection agency or legal costs. Credit Counselor. A credit counselor is certified and trained in consumer credit, money and debt management, and budgeting.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

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.

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Freedom Debt Relief Sued for Misleading Consumers

Debt Free Colorado

“Freedom deceived consumers about its clout with creditors that it knows do not negotiate with debt-settlement companies, made some customers negotiate on their own, and misled consumers about its fees and their accounts. Today’s lawsuit seeks to stop the deception and get compensation for consumers Freedom cheated.”.