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Cosigner Responsibilities: When Is a Cosigner Liable for a Debt?

Sawin & Shea

If you have a co-signer associated with your debt or if you are a co-signer, you need to be aware of how financial liability works and what happens when the primary debtor declares bankruptcy. If the lender is concerned about the borrower’s ability to repay the debt, they may require a co-signer. What’s a Guarantor?

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

What can debtor collectors do to you under the FDCPA: Contact other people to find out where you live, your current telephone number, or where you work, but they can’t contact anyone more than once or tell anyone you owe a debt. The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to the actual lender.

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

Collection Industry News

This presents a substantial opportunity for debt collection agencies to assist lenders in recovering unpaid debts and managing default risks. These technologies enable debt collectors to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, analyze data more effectively, and personalize communication with debtors.

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Debt-Service Coverage Ratio: A Useful Financial Measurement for Assessing Future Debt Recovery

Debt RR

It’s how lenders measure an organization’s available cash flow to pay off debt obligations, essentially a credit score for a business. DSCR is just one of many metrics lenders use to determine an organization’s ability to pay, however, it’s the most important. Debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) is a vital corporate finance tool.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Federal Activities: On June 18, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced updates to its student loan monthly payment calculations to help provide greater access to affordable single-family FHA-insured mortgage financing for creditworthy individuals with student loan debt, which has a disproportionate impact on people of color.