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Can a Debt Collector Collect After 10 Years?

Credit Corp

Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. If you have debt on your credit reports or are getting calls from a collection agency, you might wonder how long a debtor can try to collect these debts—and how long it can affect your credit score.

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The Property Line: Buyers Face Emotional Journey in 2021

Nerd Wallet

Plan to buy your first home in 2021? It’ll probably take months instead of weeks, and you might feel demoralized at times. That’s not negative thinking. It’s an acknowledgment that the road to homeownership has potholes. The journey can be bumpy, but the destination is worth it. When you know at the outset that you’re. Holden Lewis writes for NerdWallet.

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The History of the Credit Repair Industry and Why It’s Still Important Today

Credit Corp

Why does the credit repair industry exist? It’s actually pretty simple. As long as data is being collected for credit reports, there’s room for mistakes. And those mistakes can have a big impact. They could be the difference in someone qualifying for different credit lines or not. So credit repair, consumer credit and credit bureaus—they’re all tied together.

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Daily Digest – December 18. D.C. Judge Strikes Eviction Filing Ban; Pa. AG Bans Student Loan Debt Relief Company

Account Recovery

D.C. JUDGE STRIKES DOWN PROHIBITION AGAINST EVICTION FILINGS A Superior Court judge in Washington, D.C., yesterday struck down a ban on landlords filing new eviction cases as unconstitutional, saying that property owners are entitled to go to court to regain possession of what is theirs. The ruling is not expected to lead to an influx … The post Daily Digest – December 18.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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Debt Collections for SaaS Clients

Enterprise Recovery

The internet allows for businesses to sell the use of software (and hardware) and revenue is collected either yearly or monthly as a subscription service. The as-a-service or subscription business model is sustainable as long as payments are received. Because client retention is very important to this business model, debt collections must be handled with business relationships in mind.

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More Millennials Are Using Up End-of-Year Vacation Time

Nerd Wallet

The majority of Americans typically don’t use all their paid time off. That’s been a worrying trend in past years that could lead to potential burnout or resentment as employees don’t take full advantage of compensation they’re entitled to. But in a year where people traveled significantly less than they used to, millennials are actually. Sally French writes for NerdWallet.

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Lawsuit Totals Mostly Down, But Complaints Stay Up: WebRecon

Account Recovery

Consumers are filing fewer lawsuits, but are filing more complaints, according to data released yesterday by WebRecon. It will be interesting to keep an eye on that lawsuit total and see if the relatively significant increase in complaints leads to a similar increase in lawsuits in the coming months. The number of Fair Debt Collection … The post Lawsuit Totals Mostly Down, But Complaints Stay Up: WebRecon appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How to Add Rent and Utilities to Your Credit Report

Credit Corp

More than 43 million people in America pay rent, but you wouldn’t know it to look at their credit reports. In fact, most rent and utility payments are not reported to the credit bureaus, which means you may not be getting credit for bills that you regularly pay. Here’s how to add rent and utility payments to your credit report. >> Learn more: How Rent Can Affect Your Credit Score.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 6 – Considerations for the Appointment of a Receiver During Commercial Foreclosures

Jimerson Firm

As discussed in parts 1-4 of this series, lenders have several options prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. Additionally, as briefly discussed in part 5 of this series, during the foreclosure action, lenders have options to try to preserve the value of the underlying collateral and to minimize further losses. One of those options is the appointment of a receiver.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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How to Give Stock as a Gift (And Why Tax Pros Like The Idea)

Nerd Wallet

This article provides information and education for investors. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. What’s a gift that’s more thoughtful than a stack of cash, doesn’t require leaving the house and keeps on giving longer than a jelly-of-the-month.

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CFPB Releases Part II of Debt Collection Rule Covering Validation Notices, Time-Barred Debt

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today released Part II of its debt collection rule, providing guidance on sending validation notices and disclosures related to collecting time-barred debt. The rule, all 354 pages of it, can be accessed by clicking here. An executive summary of what was released today can be accessed by clicking here. [EDITOR’S … The post CFPB Releases Part II of Debt Collection Rule Covering Validation Notices, Time-Barred Debt appeared first on AccountsReco

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Do Personal Guarantees Affect Credit Scores?

Credit Corp

Whether you’re a solopreneur launching a start-up or a small-business owner seeking to grow your company, you might need extra funding. And if you’re looking for business loan, you might need a personal guarantee. Does a personal guarantee impact your credit and your own financial situation? Find out below. What Does a Personal Guarantee Mean?

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6 Quick Steps to Increase Cash Flow and Reduce Debt

Debt Recoveries

Hi, my name is Adam Stewart, Debt Collection Expert and owner of Debt Recoveries Australia.I want to share some quick ways you can increase your cash flow and at the same time, reduce your account receivables. I always say, cash is king in any business. You can be profitable and still go bankrupt because of cash flow problems. Cash flow is having the right amount of cash in the right places at the right time, every time.

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10 Ways to Improve Payment Collections with Salesforce

For finance teams using Salesforce’s powerful CRM technology, automation can transform accounts receivable processes, driving efficiency and delivering measurable results like cost savings, reduced customer churn, and lower DSO.

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Got Life Insurance? You May Not Have Enough

Nerd Wallet

You probably need life insurance if your death would cause financial hardship to someone else. If the only coverage you have is through your job, though, you may not have enough. Fortunately, buying life insurance has gotten easier in some ways during the pandemic. Plus, coverage may be cheaper than you think. The rising COVID-19. Liz Weston writes for NerdWallet.

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Pa. AG Bans Student Loan Debt Relief Company

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of Pennsylvania has stopped a company offering student loan debt relief services from operating in the state, forced it to repay $74,000 to individuals who were scammed, and pay a $50,000 fine as part of an announced settlement. The settlement, which was in the form of an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance, was … The post Pa.

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The Lenders Giving Borrowers Second Chance Loans

Credit Corp

Brenda Woods didn’t want to move and leave the garden she had tended for 40 years. But the roof was falling in. And her bank wouldn’t give her and her husband Larry a loan to buy a replacement home. Brenda’s still tending her garden, though, thanks to a second-chance loan from the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund-a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

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Unfinished college degrees and the cycle of debt

Roths Child Law

If you have an unfinished college degree and a mountain of debt, you're not alone. Many Tennessee residents who have dropped out of college find it difficult to break out of the debt cycle that began while they were a student. Fewer job prospects without a degree. Without a bachelor's degree on your resume, it can be hard to find work that pays much more than minimum wage.

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Connect, Care, Convert: Secrets to Establishing Trust with Niche Markets and Turning Them Into Clients

Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?

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Calibrate Your Emergency Fund to a Crisis-Prone World

Nerd Wallet

It took a pandemic to convince Americans to take saving money seriously. For years, Americans set aside 7%-8% of their income. In a knee-jerk reaction to COVID-19, people stashed cash at a historic level. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in April 2020, the personal savings rate exploded to over 33%. That rush. Hal M. Bundrick, CFP writes for NerdWallet.

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Daily Digest – December 17. Getting to Know Steven Kusic of NRA Group; The ROI That Training Can Offer a Collection Agency

Account Recovery

GETTING TO KNOW STEVEN KUSIC OF NRA GROUP Steven Kusic is likely the first Isaac Newton-reading tax specialist who has participated in the “Getting to Know” series, but that is just the tip of the iceberg for the CEO of NRA Group. Read on to learn more about Steven and why you’re likely to find … The post Daily Digest – December 17. Getting to Know Steven Kusic of NRA Group; The ROI That Training Can Offer a Collection Agency appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Final Rule on Consumer Disclosures Related to Debt Collection

Consumer Finance

On December 18, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule to implement Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requirements regarding certain disclosures for consumers.

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General Insurance Code of Practice Training

Debt Recoveries

By Kirti Joshi and James McGuire. As a part of Debt Recoveries Australia’s ongoing commitment to improvement, their clientele and the greater community, our team recently undertook additional training provided by the. Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) regarding the recent updates to the General Insurance Code of Practice.

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?

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JetBlue Mosaic Members to Get Unlimited Companion Passes in 2021

Nerd Wallet

Christmas came early for JetBlue Mosaic members this year. JetBlue has announced major changes to its TrueBlue program, and one of the biggest standouts could mean huge savings for Mosaic members. TrueBlue members with Mosaic status will receive free companion passes on flights booked and flown between Jan. 1 and May 20, 2021, which is. Sally French writes for NerdWallet.

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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in FCRA Class Action Over Standing

Account Recovery

The Supreme Court yesterday agreed to hear arguments in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case that will answer the question of whether every member of a class must have Article III standing in order to recover damages, which could significantly impact the future of class actions across the country, according to legal experts. A date … The post Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in FCRA Class Action Over Standing appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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What Is Decision Optimization?

Fico Collections

Decision optimization is becoming a core technology in financial services, because of its ability to deliver substantial increases in profit for specific strategies, driving the business forward in a systematic fashion. In this short video, Marc Drobe of FICO explains how decision optimization works. As Mark explains, decision optimization can be described as a mathematical optimization process to develop better decision strategies.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases Report on Implementing the Dodd-Frank Act’s Small Business Lending Data Collection Requirement

Consumer Finance

On December 15, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a panel report as part of its rulemaking process under Dodd-Frank Act Section 1071 governing the collection and reporting of small business lending data.

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You Put in a Full Work Week. Shouldn’t Your Collections Software Do the Same?

Discover a modern, cloud-based collection system that never takes a rest day. MeridianLink® Collect is an intuitive platform with advanced customization options developed to simplify the collections process. Here are four ways MeridianLink Collect can support your team: Omnichannel communications Compliance rules & checklists Workflows & queues One interface with supporting integrations And that’s just the start.