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How Credit Card Debt Collection Works

Taurus Collect

If you have ever had to deal with credit card debt, you know it can be stressful. Debt collectors call at all hours of the day and pressure is put on borrowers to quickly make payments in full. The process begins when the debtor stops making payments on their credit card and goes into default.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

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. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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Q1 Industry Insights: Economic Stressors Persist while Pandemic-era Benefits End

True Accord

At the beginning of March, the federal government ended pandemic-era payments for low-income families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), causing nearly 30 million Americans to lose increased food stamp benefits. consumer credit card debt has increased to nearly $1 trillion.

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Monthly Accounts Receivables Roundup for July 2021

Katabat

Pandemic’s “Credit Card Debt Paydown Miracle” May be Ending. Lots of people made lots of progress paying down debt and we would not have thought that at the outset of the pandemic,” said Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at CreditCards.com. 30, 2021 Effective Date for Debt Collection Final Rules.

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Monthly Accounts Receivables Roundup for July 2021

Katabat

Pandemic’s “Credit Card Debt Paydown Miracle” May be Ending. Lots of people made lots of progress paying down debt and we would not have thought that at the outset of the pandemic,” said Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at CreditCards.com. 30, 2021 Effective Date for Debt Collection Final Rules.

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The Growth Potential of the Debt Collection Industry: An In-Depth Analysis

Collection Industry News

Regulatory Changes: The debt collection industry is heavily regulated, and changes in regulations often shape its landscape. Governments and regulatory bodies continually strive to strike a balance between consumer protection and enabling efficient debt recovery.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On December 1, the Federal Reserve Board and the CFPB announced the dollar thresholds that determine exemption of certain consumer credit and lease transactions in 2022, from Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) and Regulation M (Consumer Leasing). On November 30, Regulation F of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act became effective.