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Sawin & Shea
JULY 13, 2022
The majority of people in Indiana who have thought about declaring bankruptcy likely already know how challenging it is to get student loans erased. Although it is not impossible, debtors normally need to pass the Brunner test, which establishes that repaying the student loans will put them in an unreasonably difficult position.
Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 9, 2024
These delays put borrowers at risk for making significantly higher payments than they can afford”; and Inaccurate and untimely billing statements: Borrowers are receiving faulty and confusing bills from servicers. On January 2, the CFPB published a blog titled, “Holding Debt Collectors Responsible for False Statements.”
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Credit Corp
JUNE 1, 2023
Most creditors still report to old scoring models, so it’s unlikely paying off the debt will improve your credit score. If you’ve gotten behind on payments to a creditor or lender, your debt could be sent to collections after around 120 days of missed payments. How Does Collections Debt Affect Your Credit Score?
Troutman Sanders
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The FTC alleged that the defendants pretended to be affiliated with the Department of Education, charged illegal junk fees, and offered students loan forgiveness promises that were not fulfilled. On October 4, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a roundtable to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on creative fields.
Troutman Sanders
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
On November 2, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a blog post, exploring the potential impact of student loan payment reinstatement. The CFPB found that student loan borrowers are increasingly likely to struggle once their monthly student loan payments are reinstated.
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 3, 2022
Portfolio Recovery will buy old debt for pennies on the dollar. By purchasing old debt, Portfolio Recovery becomes the debt collector, gambling that it can collect on the debt and make a profit. When you hear from Portfolio Recovery (or any other debt collector), let the agency know that you know your rights.
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 31, 2020
Having debt in collections can be downright overwhelming, especially when debt collectors bombard you with dozens of phone calls. Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. Table of Contents.
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