Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets.

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Payment Savvy

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published two rules which implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Suppose your company works in the field of debt collecting, such as third-party debt collection firms , collection attorneys, debt buyers, or defaulted mortgage servicers.

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 18, 2023

The commercial debt collection process typically involves everything from communicating with debtors about the amounts owed and negotiating payment terms to pursuing legal action and obtaining a judgment against a debtor and garnishing their wages. In most cases, they do not apply to business debts.

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Taurus Collect

MAY 11, 2023

If you have ever had to deal with credit card debt, you know it can be stressful. Debt collectors call at all hours of the day and pressure is put on borrowers to quickly make payments in full. The process begins when the debtor stops making payments on their credit card and goes into default.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

It’s not uncommon for businesses to take on debt. Sometimes, that debt gets out of hand and businesses find themselves on the receiving end of calls from commercial debt collection agencies. Calls from a commercial debt collector can create an enormous amount of stress for many business owners.

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The Kaplan Group

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that restricts the behavior of collection agencies when they are attempting to collect money from individuals. The law does not apply to collecting from businesses. Garnishment.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Knowing illegal debt collection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that protects consumers against certain unfair collection practices. It does not come into play for creditors collecting their own debts.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

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. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

Governments and regulatory bodies continually strive to strike a balance between consumer protection and enabling efficient debt recovery. New regulations, such as the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States, aim to ensure fair debt collection practices and enhance consumer rights.

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Collection Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In early 2019, a garnishment action was filed by Pallida in Denton County, Texas to collect on the default judgment. In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply. The court’s analysis relied heavily on an Idaho district court decision, Cole v.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In early 2019, a garnishment action was filed by Pallida in Denton County, Texas to collect on the default judgment. In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply. The court’s analysis relied heavily on an Idaho district court decision, Cole v.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The agency has been in the business of debt collection since 1980. Though they collect from debtors across the nation, their headquarters are in Cleveland, Ohio. Unlike service providers or banks that may appear on your credit report, MB&W is a debt collection agency. Submit a Debt Validation Letter.

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National Service Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2015

There are those organizations who are licensed, professional, effective, and ethical, and then there are those who would take advantage of specialized knowledge or the opportunity to take money unlawfully from debtors. Let’s take a look at some of the miscreants in the debt collection industry.

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The McHughes Law Firm

AUGUST 29, 2016

Whether the debts are a few hundred dollars or tens of thousands, new business debt collection processes help countless companies recover debt in a timely manner. Myth No 3: If I Can Not Collect the Debt Myself, the Debtor Will Not Pay. 5: Debt Collectors Hound Debtors and Make Threats.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 29, 2021

On March 23, Representatives Steve Cohen, Suzanne Bonamici, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act that would prohibit debt collectors from collecting or attempting to collect debt from consumers after a statute of limitation expires.

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FDCPA Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Attorneys who regularly engage in collection work for community associations have increasingly become targets for lawsuits filed by professional consumer attorneys under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA” or “the Act”), 15 U.S.C. 2012) (intent of debtor at time of purchase controls). 3d 290 (6th Cir.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

When you’re deeply in debt, it feels as if debt collectors are always at your heels, grabbing at you for money. Bankruptcy finally frees you from this burden and allows you to shed old debt. But certain debts just refuse to die. This is called zombie debt. This is called zombie debt. Don’t Panic.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

When a debt collector like Cavalry SPV ends up on your report, it can do severe damage to your credit score for years, even if you pay off your debts. The agency also uses aggressive tactics to collect on debts, which can add stress to an already nerve-wracking situation. Send a debt validation letter.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

When your bills go unpaid for a few months, they may be turned over to a debt collections agency like PMAB LLC. Debt collectors either purchase debts at a discount from lenders and service providers, or they work for the company to collect the debt, earning a percentage of the payment.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

THE Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1978 by the United States Congress to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors. Note, however, that the FDCPA applies only to third party collectors who collect debt for original creditors. Trump $45,000.

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