Collection Industry News
AUGUST 17, 2023
The report is based on data from the New York Fed’s nationally representative Consumer Credit Panel. Credit card balances increased by $45 billion, from $986 billion in Q1 2023 to a series high of $1.03 Other balances, which include retail cards and other consumer loans, increased by $15 billion.
Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 30, 2023
On January 25, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a blog post on consumer credit score transitions during the COVID-19 pandemic. On January 24, the CFPB issued a request for information, seeking public input on how the consumer credit market is functioning. For more information, click here.
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True Accord
MARCH 31, 2022
The four key trends we’re studying are: resumed foreclosure activity, extensive medical bills, the end of child tax credits and historically high inflation. Add these all together and the financial outlook for consumers, especially those in debt, is scary. But there are silver linings, as well. million U.S.
Better Credit Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Did a hard inquiry from THD/CBNA bring down your credit score? Whenever you apply for a retail credit card, it can lower your credit score by a few points and result in a new entry being added to your report. Citi is a popular bank that provides credit cards for a wide range of retail stores like The Home Depot.
Better Credit Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The entry is most likely on your report as a hard inquiry, which happens when you apply for a retail credit card. If you never applied for a credit card from Victoria’s Secret, you should be able to get the inquiry deleted from your report. Cb/Vicscrt On My Credit Report. Foreclosure. Bankruptcy. Charge offs.
Better Credit Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Banana Republic offers these cards through a partnership with Synchrony Bank, which issues credit cards for dozens of national retailers. Whenever you apply for a Banana Republic card or someone authorizes you to use their credit, it can lead to a hard inquiry on your report. Foreclosure. How Do Hard Inquiries Work?
Better Credit Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Banana Republic offers these cards through a partnership with Synchrony Bank, which issues credit cards for dozens of national retailers. Whenever you apply for a Banana Republic card or someone authorizes you to use their credit, it can lead to a hard inquiry on your report. Foreclosure. How Do Hard Inquiries Work?
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