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House Passes Debt Collection Bill

Collection Industry News

While NAFCU supports efforts to stop abusive debt collection practices, the association had raised concerns about language contained in the bill that would expand the definition of a “debt collector” and increase risks to lenders. The bill, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act, passed the House by a vote of 215-207.

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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

Jimerson Firm

To better understand the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I’ve broken it down into three discernable parts: 1) Elements of a cause of action under the FDCPA. The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from making false or misleading representations and from engaging in various abusive and unfair practices. 3d 1175, 1205 (M.D.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. On October 26, the Nevada’s Financial Institutions Division is holding a workshop on regulations pertaining to medical debt collections and S.B.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. On March 10, the Oklahoma Senate passed a health care debt collection bill. You may access this interactive tool at [link].

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. s emergency debt collection bill. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. On August 3, the Washington, D.C.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. The third requirement involves license-specific requirements. For more information, click here.