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Total Household Debt Reaches $17.06 Trillion in Q2 2023; Credit Card Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion

Collection Industry News

The volume of newly originated auto loans, which includes leases, was $179 billion, largely reflecting high dollar values of originated loans even as the number of newly opened loans remains below pre-pandemic levels. Student loan balances fell by $35 billion and stood at $1.57 trillion in Q2 2023.

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Debt After Death: 9 Things You Need to Know

Credit Corp

If beneficiaries can’t or won’t assume the loan, they can sell the property to settle the debt instead. If your loved one doesn’t have any beneficiaries listed on their will when they die, their mortgaged property may go into foreclosure. At that point, their bank will sell the property to recover the mortgage debt.

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Consumer Debt vs. Non Consumer Debt

Sawin & Shea

What is Consumer Debt? Consumer debt refers to an individual, family, or household’s debts incurred through personal spending and expenses. Are Student Loans Consumer or Non-Consumer Debts? You may have noticed that we didn’t list student loans in the consumer and non-consumer categories.

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National Financial Awareness Day: Why Financial Literacy is Beneficial For Everyone

True Accord

Providing consistent outreach—especially in early delinquency—will give customers more opportunities to engage, understand, and resolve debt. Debt levels are on the rise again: according to the? New York Federal Reserve , between the national student loan debt topping $1.6

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

Whether or not you file for bankruptcy also depends on the kind of debt you have. Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt.

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Paying Bills Later: Considering Financial Consequences of Delayed Payments Due to COVID-19

Titan Consulting

Suspending rent payments die to COVID-19 may put you at risk for foreclosure if you can’t make up your deferred payments all at once. What Happens to Student Loan Debt After a Forbearance Ends ? We work with consumers seeking debt consolidation loans, or who may be considering options like debt negotiation or bankruptcy.

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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

Bankruptcy does not generally discharge debts associated with child support, alimony, tax obligations, or student loan debt. The CARES Act also requires lenders to offer repayment options that include adding missed payments to the end of the loan, a loan modification, or refinance.