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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

In this article we will answer the question: What can debt collectors do to you? 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.

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What is Credit Control and How to be a better Debt Collector

Debt Recoveries

Establishing credit terms, assessing creditworthiness, generating bills, and keeping track of past-due payments are all part of it. Several rules and regulations, including the Privacy Act of 1988, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), and the Australian Securities and Investments Commision (ASIC) Act of 2001, govern credit control in Australia.

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

Collection Industry News

With the cyclical nature of economies, the debt collection industry can expect growth opportunities in various economic scenarios. Regulatory Changes: The debt collection industry is heavily regulated, and changes in regulations often shape its landscape.

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Passage Of Debt Collection Bill Could Be A ‘Slippery Slope’ For Lenders

Collection Industry News

While consumer groups praised the bill for its recourse for consumers harassed by debt collectors, CUNA and NAFCU saw the bill as complicating the legal relationship between consumers, members and lenders. Require debt collectors to obtain consent before using electronic communications and provide written validation notices.

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CFPB Releases Fall 2021 Supervisory Highlights

Collection Industry News

The CFPB found that various debt collectors, in part, misrepresented to consumers that restarting and completing a payment plan would improve the consumer’s creditworthiness upon final payment under the plan and the deletion of the tradeline.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

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