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Lenders to Make More Subprime Loans in 2022, Delinquency Rates Expected to Rise: TransUnion

Account Recovery

Creditors and lenders are going to be a little more aggressive in their risk-taking in 2022, according to data provided by TransUnion, thanks to delinquency and charge-off rates that have remained stable through this year.

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How does the automatic stay protect creditors and debtors?

Roths Child Law

Bankruptcy is a complex procedure that aims to give debtors a fresh start while ensuring creditors get as much repayment as possible. Understanding the automatic stay's role in bankruptcy The automatic stay is a temporary order that halts actions by creditors to collect debts from the person who has declared bankruptcy.

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Can a Lender Pursue Debt Collection After a Charge Off and 1099-C Issuance?

Jimerson Firm

When account owners have an account that reflects a negative balance, the lender is faced with a myriad of options and obligations with regard to the pursuit of that debt. Lenders that charge off a debt trigger issuance of the 1099-C when their defined policy leads the lender to discontinue collection activity and discharge a debt.

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CFPB Calls for Increased Specificity and Accuracy on Reasons for Credit Denials When Lenders Employ Artificial Intelligence

Troutman Sanders

When using artificial intelligence (AI) or complex credit models, can lenders rely on the checklist of reasons provided in Regulation B sample forms for adverse action notices? The forms include a checklist of common reasons for adverse actions, as well as an open-ended field for lenders to provide other reasons not listed.

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Recent Decision on Derivative Standing by a Creditors’ Committee to Challenge a Lender’s Liens

PBWT

In many chapter 11 cases, creditors’ committees can play a vital role in maximizing the recoveries of unsecured creditors. But the powers of creditors’ committees are circumscribed by both the Bankruptcy Code and case law. In re Platinum Corral, LLC , No. 21-00833-5-JNC, 2021 WL 4695327 (Bankr. ’" Id.

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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Jimerson Firm

However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways. Accordingly, lenders making construction loans or those whose loan will be secured by a mortgage on real property, must be aware of notices of commencement and their requirements under Fla.

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Regulators Care As Much About Consumer Preference in Debt Collection as Creditors

True Accord

Recent regulatory activity makes it clear: regulators care as much about consumer preference in debt collection as creditors. At a time when consumers’ power to impact a lender has increased dramatically, Klarna made the decision to outsource 1,005 of its debt collection activities.