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Make Sure to Verify a Debt Collection Affidavit Before Signing

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Chase was one of 13 financial institution censured for robo-signing documents in support of debt collection suits and foreclosure. The banks’ actions harmed many consumerscredit, and the banks had to pay billions to borrowers. Domesticating a Foreign Sister State Judgment in New York: It’s in the Affidavit.

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

Collection Industry News

In a letter sent to the leaders of the House and Senate , CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle stated his objections to section 403 of the bill, which would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit credit scoring models from treating certain medical debt information on consumerscredit report as a negative factor.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On July 26, the CFPB published a blog focused on consumer credit scores. On July 25, a large credit reporting agency revealed to investors in regulatory filings that it’s facing a probe by the CFPB. The lawsuit alleges that the company and its owners scammed approximately 8,000 consumers throughout Texas and the U.S.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

In its amicus brief, NASAA pushed back on Coinbase’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, which sought to dismiss the SEC’s case with a ruling that Coinbase has not listed investment contracts based on the existing facts. For more information, click here. On October 11, B25-0449 was signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser (D). On October 10, D.C.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Senate Committee on Banking held a full committee hearing, titled “Oversight of the Credit Reporting Agencies.” Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) described consumer credit reports as “riddled with errors.” Brown argued that medical debt “correlates with illness,” not with credit risk. On April 27, the U.S.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

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. House of Representatives that seeks to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to exclude COVID-19-related evictions from consumerscredit reports.

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What is Banana Republic SYNCB on My Credit Report?

Better Credit Blog

Depending on the extent of your credit problems, your best bet might be to work with a credit repair specialist. Credit repair companies are pros at disputing inaccuracies and getting them deleted from consumerscredit reports. Even more, they can assist you with challenging credit problems like: Bankruptcy.

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