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CFPB Encourages States To Use Federal Authorities To Bring Enforcement Actions

Collection Industry News

The CFPA includes a long list of exemptions to the CFPB’s authority, such as: merchants; retailers; accountants and tax preparers; attorneys engaged in the practice of law; persons regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission; persons regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; and auto dealers.

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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. Representative Madeleine Dean reintroduced the Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act. On March 5, U.S.

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How To Remove First Federal Credit Control From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Over the past 50 years, FFCC has collected debts in the following industries: Business to business. If you carry debt in any of those industries, the entry featured on your report could be legitimate. When you fail to keep up with payments to a service provider or lender, they often hand your debts off to collections agencies.

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How To Remove First National Collection Bureau From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you’ve fallen behind on payments in an industry like one of the ones listed below, it could be to blame for the collections entry on your report: Bank credit cards. Retail cards. Fortunately, you have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Foreclosure. Telecommunications. Repossessions.

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How To Remove First National Collection Bureau From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you’ve fallen behind on payments in an industry like one of the ones listed below, it could be to blame for the collections entry on your report: Bank credit cards. Retail cards. Fortunately, you have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Foreclosure. Telecommunications. Repossessions.

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How To Remove Evergreen Professional Recoveries From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

While you may not be familiar with the agency, they collect for popular lenders and providers across several markets. If you have outstanding debt in any of the following industries, you could be contacted by EPR: Banking. You should also learn what your rights are under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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How To Remove BRG Collections, LLC From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

BRG Collections agency offers several levels of service, including pre-charge off and post-charge off collections for the following types of debt: Credit card. Many of Bison Recovery Group’s complaints are about their: Aggressive collection attempts. It sets clear standards for how debt collectors can interact with you.