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How New York State’s 2024 Plan Will Affect Debt Collection

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More specifically, the Department of Financial Services will crack down on the “buy now, pay later” industry. Buy now, pay later services act as a lender of sorts and are currently not licensed by the state. In New York, retirement income from Social Security and other sources are exempt from garnishment.

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How New York State’s 2024 Plan Will Affect Debt Collection

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More specifically, the Department of Financial Services will crack down on the “buy now, pay later” industry. Buy now, pay later services act as a lender of sorts and are currently not licensed by the state. In New York, retirement income from Social Security and other sources are exempt from garnishment.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On August 2, the Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico ordered the gradual lifting of the stay of writs of garnishment and execution in consumer debt collection cases. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On March 25, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Sherrod Brown, along with Representative Chuy Garcia, announced legislation to repeal the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s True Lender Rule through the use of the Congressional Review Act. Moreover, hospitals must offer payment plans to patients who do not exceed 5% of their income.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Pritzker extended Executive Order 2020-25, which includes limits on garnishments and wage deductions. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities: On September 25, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alerted consumers that businesses have falsely claimed to be approved lenders for the Small Business Administration’s coronavirus lending program.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

3841, a bill that protects the stimulus funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) from being garnished by judgement creditors and debt collectors, similar to how Social Security payments are exempt from being garnished. On July 23, 2020, the Senate unanimously passed S.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The licensed entities include vehicle finance companies, traditional installment lenders, and mortgage lenders. On June 30, Maine Governor Janet Mills declined to veto a new law that expands consumer protections against garnishments. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.