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CFPB Supervisory Report Finds Issues in Several Financial Institution Practices

Troutman Sanders

The CFPB sees wrongful repossessions everywhere. Per the report, recent examinations found that servicers engaged in unfair acts or practices when they repossessed vehicles after consumers took action that should have prevented the repossession. Failing to trigger refunds of GAP protection after a repossession.

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CFPB Supervisory Report Finds Issues in Several Financial Institution Practices

Collection Industry News

The CFPB sees wrongful repossessions everywhere. Per the report, recent examinations found that servicers engaged in unfair acts or practices when they repossessed vehicles after consumers took action that should have prevented the repossession. Failing to trigger refunds of GAP protection after a repossession.

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What Happens After a Personal Loan Bankruptcy Discharge?

Sawin & Shea

If you fail to repay an unsecured personal loan, the lender cannot repossess your assets. When seeking a new personal loan after bankruptcy, use legitimate lenders, such as major financial institutions, credit unions, or through Credit Karma. Nonpayment of title loans can lead to vehicle repossession.

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Integrating Judicial and Extrajudicial Strategies in Portfolio Management

Qualco

Managing loan portfolios becomes a labyrinth for financial institutions in a financial ecosystem marked by unrelenting complexity and constant change. Consequently, financial institutions operate within an economy marked by contraction and sustained inflationary pressures.

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COVID-19 Collections Impact Bulletin: State Responses (December 2020 Update)

Burr Forman

Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. This order was extended until December 31, 2020. This guidance is set to expire March 31, 2021.

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CFPB Bringing Back Regulation By Enforcement

Collection Industry News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is making a comeback. The CFPB, which oversees financial institutions with a keen focus on consumer protection and ensuring financial markets are fair and equitable, was a diminished force during the Trump administration.

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October 11 Was a Red-Letter Day in the Growing Federal-State War on Fees

Troutman Sanders

Overdraft, NSF, and Statement Fees: Examiners found that some financial institutions charged consumers re-presentment NSF fees without giving the consumer an opportunity to prevent another fee after the first failed attempt.