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4 Reasons NOT to Get a Payday Loan

Debt Guru

As the fees pile up and the interest compounds, you might face a debt collector or even a civil lawsuit. The resulting court judgment remains public for seven years, and a successful lawsuit can lead to garnishment of your wages or even seizure of your assets. They may even call your personal references.

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An In-Depth Guide to Bank Account Garnishment in Texas and How to Avoid It

Debt RR

Common reasons for bank account garnishment in Texas include: Private creditors: These are banks, credit unions, credit card companies, peer-to-peer lenders, hard money loan providers, and other financial institutions. This debt can include anything from credit cards to past due balances on office space.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

DFPI ordered the company to desist and refrain from unlicensed student loan debt relief servicing and refrain from engaging in unlawful, deceptive, and abusive student loan debt relief practices. Accordingly, debt buyers will be required to obtain licenses from the board to conduct collections or act as a debt collector.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

DFPI ordered the company to desist and refrain from unlicensed student loan debt relief servicing and refrain from engaging in unlawful, deceptive, and abusive student loan debt relief practices. Accordingly, debt buyers will be required to obtain licenses from the board to conduct collections or act as a debt collector.