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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

In this article we will answer the question: What can debt collectors do to you? Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states.

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How Consumer Credit Trends Impact Debt Collection in 2024

Collection Industry News

“Growing debt balances, stubborn interest rates and elevated prices are still a thorn for consumers, and contribute to their overall financial stability,” explains TrueAccord CEO Mark Ravanesi in his Q4 Industry Insights: Cautious Optimism with a Side of Holiday Hangover.

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How New York State’s 2024 Plan Will Affect Debt Collection

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Buy now, pay later services act as a lender of sorts and are currently not licensed by the state. The government will look to stop these exploitative tactics and more. Medical Debt Medical debt was another topic addressed in the State of the State address. Over 700,000 New Yorkers have medical debt.

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How New York State’s 2024 Plan Will Affect Debt Collection

Collection Industry News

Buy now, pay later services act as a lender of sorts and are currently not licensed by the state. The governor said: Plans to Outlaw Unfair and Abusive Collection Tactics Concerned with predatory business practices bilking people out of their hard-earned money, the government will focus on looking for bad actors.

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Passage Of Debt Collection Bill Could Be A ‘Slippery Slope’ For Lenders

Collection Industry News

While consumer groups praised the bill for its recourse for consumers harassed by debt collectors, CUNA and NAFCU saw the bill as complicating the legal relationship between consumers, members and lenders. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), passed the House with a 215-207 vote.

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Recent Amendments to West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act Signal a Move to Level the Playing Field

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On March 18, the West Virginia legislature passed Senate Bill 5 , amending the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (WVCCPA). The amendments provide more clarity to creditors and debt collectors, as well as tools to avoid litigation. The amendments also affect pre-suit notice procedures under the WVCCPA.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

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The proposed rule would require lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a PACE loan, as well as provide a framework for how these loans will be treated under the Truth in Lending Act. Senate Committee on Banking held a full committee hearing, titled “Oversight of the Credit Reporting Agencies.” Government Money Market Fund.”