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Debt Settlement Offer Without Interest Notice Upheld as Lawful

Collection Industry News

Settlement offer didn’t note interest would accrue. Debtor wouldn’t reasonably be misled. A debt collector’s offer to settle an outstanding debt didn’t need to inform the consumer that their balance could increase due to interest and fees, because it didn’t make the letter misleading under federal law, the Second Circuit said Friday.

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Ethical Considerations in Debt Collection Practices: Insights from New York Attorneys

FFGN COLLECT NY

An experienced legal professional knows that any misstep during debt collection can lead to serious legal repercussions. To collect debt for a client, New York attorneys must understand and implement ethical practices during debt collection. Do not use aggressive language or threaten the debtor.

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How Many Times Can a Debt Collector Call Me in One Day

Taurus Collect

Regulations around debt collection are strict, and experts from no cure no pay debt collection UK are here to help you navigate these waters. In this post, we will explore the rights and regulations governing debt collection in the UK. Dispute Unrecognised Debts: If you do not recognise a debt, dispute it.

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You’re in Debt: 9 Terms to Know

The Kaplan Group

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.

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Court Finds Letter Warning Consumer of Tax Consequences for Debt Forgiveness Does Not Violate the FDCPA

Troutman Sanders

28, 2021) , plaintiff Roberta Bordeaux, on behalf of herself and a class of similarly situated persons, asserted that defendant debt collector LTD Financial Services LP (LTD) violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by sending collection letters, referencing potential tax reporting consequences of accepting a debt settlement.

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a reorganization of debts for debtors with regular income. There are limitations as to the amount of debt you can have, and it is limited to individuals and sole proprietors. You get to keep your property but pay back a portion of your debts.