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MARCH 14, 2024

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Titan Consulting

JUNE 7, 2020

Congress recently passed legislation in the CARES act that provides direct and indirect benefits to Federal Student Loan borrowers. Congress also counts the non-payment period through September as credit toward loan forgiveness credit. Help Available for Borrowers with Student Loans. Key Takeaways.

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Credit Corp

MAY 17, 2021

But those who are struggling with debt might wonder: Can my stimulus check be garnished for credit card debt or other money owed. In some cases, the money you get from the third stimulus could be garnished. Federal Student Loan Debt: No. This is not necessarily true for private student loans, though.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has upheld a ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for obtaining a default judgment and garnishing the plaintiff’s wages after he defaulted on a student loan debt, by falsely claiming he was the victim of identity theft and claiming the defendants lacked standing to … The post Appeals Court (..)

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Collection Industry News

APRIL 11, 2022

The student loan crisis is a hot topic of conversation in Washington because student debt is felt by a lot of us, 45 million of us to be exact, for a total debt of 1.6 We often break our pink piggy bank that says student loan on it, in an attempt to pay back our debts. The history of student loans.

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 16, 2023

Wage garnishments are the ultimate threat posed by every debt collection scenario, but finding yourself on the wrong end of one doesn’t have to be a financial death sentence. Wage garnishments are put into place to recover unpaid taxes, outstanding child support, student loans, court judgments, or unpaid bills.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

Business debt, whether from small business loans, corporate credit cards, or federal and state taxes, can be a challenge to manage. This unpaid debt can lead to a serious problem for businesses: garnishment. Review this guide for everything businesses need to know about bank account garnishment in Texas and how to avoid it.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 17, 2024

Hochul specifically mentioned student loan servicers who encourage the quickest repayment plans or plans not suitable for the party repaying. In New York, retirement income from Social Security and other sources are exempt from garnishment. The government will look to stop these exploitative tactics and more.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

More than 10% of subprime auto loan customers were behind on payments by 60 days or more in early 2021. We’ll break down when a car payment is late, as well as other common loans, so you’ll be prepared to pay your loans on time. How Late Can You Be on a Mortgage Loan Payment? How Late Can You Be on Student Loans?

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

the plaintiff defaulted on his student loan payment, and the account was sold to Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC), a federal student loan guarantee agency, which then contracted with Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. In Tavernaro v. Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. , Pioneer) to help collect the debt.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JANUARY 10, 2024

Hochul specifically mentioned student loan servicers who encourage the quickest repayment plans or plans not suitable for the party repaying. In New York, retirement income from Social Security and other sources are exempt from garnishment. The government will look to stop these exploitative tactics and more.

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Debt Free Colorado

APRIL 9, 2020

So far the offers have been vague, the most likely concessions will be for your lenders on your home and cars to allow you to move a monthly payment to the end of the loan and for credit cards to temporarily reduce your interest rate. There are more tools for dealing with your mortgage than any other type of loan. Student Loans.

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Collection Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

More than eight million Americans were in default on their student loans as of June. They represent roughly one-fifth of the 43 million Americans who held federal student debt. times as likely to default on their loans as their white peers. Finally, we must make the consequences of default less punitive.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Student loan debt is a serious problem in the United States, and it’s an issue that impacts millions of Americans. As of January 2022, around 45 million people have student loan debt, which is 13.5% The total collective amount of federal and private student debt is around $1.75 of the US population.

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Katabat

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The report also notes that auto debt increased by $28 billion in the third quarter and student loan balances grew by $14 billion. Student Loan Borrowers Beware: Government Collection Activities Resume Next Year.”. Total debt balances are now $1.1 trillion above where they were at the end of 2019, the report showed.”

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Katabat

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The report also notes that auto debt increased by $28 billion in the third quarter and student loan balances grew by $14 billion. Student Loan Borrowers Beware: Government Collection Activities Resume Next Year.”. Total debt balances are now $1.1 trillion above where they were at the end of 2019, the report showed.”

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Credit Corp

MAY 19, 2021

A judgment can allow a creditor to file a lien against your property or garnish your accounts, for example. Here are some examples of what might happen if you move abroad and ignore the debt that you owe: If you move abroad, you’ll still be responsible for your student loan debt. According to S. Why Won’t This Strategy Work?

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Student loan default can impact millions of Americans. Unfortunately, defaulting on a student loan can hurt your finances, credit, and other aspects of your life. If you fall behind on student loan payments, your loan won’t default immediately. What Are My Options After Defaulting on Student Loans?

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

For example, when you take out a home loan, you will be required to sign a mortgage which grants the lender a lien, or security interest against your home should you fall behind on payments. Common examples of secured debts include: Home loans Car loans Cash loans secured by other personal property Judicial Liens Tax Liens.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. On August 5, the Department of Education announced that it is extending the moratorium on federal student loan payments through January 31, 2022.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 18, 2023

Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides you with an automatic stay that prohibits creditors from being able to take any action to collect a debt against you, such as repossessions, wage garnishment, and legal action. Additionally, your creditors will not be allowed to contact you.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2020

Common methods include wage garnishment , property attachments and property liens. This is known as wage garnishment. The Consumer Credit Protection Act caps these types of garnishments. Nonwage garnishment. If you’re retired, unemployed or self-employed, your bank account may be garnished instead.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 27, 2020

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. The CARES Act offers relief for those with federal student loans.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 7, 2023

When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Court will place an automatic stay upon filing, which stops creditors from collecting payments, garnishing wages, or repossessing property. This includes debts such as credit card balances, medical bills, personal loans, utility bills, back rent, mortgages, and car payments.

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Credit Corp

MAY 30, 2023

This is known as wage garnishment. The Consumer Credit Protection Act caps these types of garnishments. Nonwage garnishment. If you’re retired, unemployed, or self-employed, your bank account may be garnished instead. Veterans payments, social security, and disability benefits are not eligible for nonwage garnishment.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Consumer risks included delays in processing suspensions of administrative wage garnishments, potential FDCPA compliance risks associated with new bank attachments or wage garnishments, and delays in payment processing.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 22, 2021

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. As of March 18, the department intends to issue full loan discharges for borrowers with approved borrower defense claims. On March 17, U.S.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For example, if you have been having your wages garnished to pay back a persistent creditor, your employer would be aware that this is no longer necessary since you are in the process of Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In rare cases, your repayment plan in Chapter 13 bankruptcy may require your wages to be garnished.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If the court grants a judgment in favor of the creditor, they have additional collection options, such as wage garnishment, bank account levies, or placing liens on the debtor’s property. In some cases, debt collectors may take legal action by filing a lawsuit against you to obtain a court judgment.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

A good credit score allows you to get better rates on car or mortgage loans just to name a few. If you fall into hard times, the inability to pay off your credit card bills or student loans can result in your debts being transferred to a debt collection agency. Debt Validation. Calling you before 8:00 A.M and after 9:00 P.M.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

The growing complexity of financial products, such as credit cards, mortgages, and student loans, has led to a surge in outstanding debts. The need to manage and recover consumer debts, including credit card debt, personal loans, and medical bills, is expected to contribute to the growth of the debt collection industry.

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Katabat

MARCH 30, 2021

That’s the headline from a recent NBC News story about the millions of Americans who have deferred payment on mortgages, rent, student loans and utility bills. “Payment deferrals were a lifeline for millions during Covid. What happens when those end?”. 26% of Consumers Have a Third-Party Collection Tradeline on Their Credit Report.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 20, 2022

On December 13, the CFPB and the Federal Housing Finance Agency published updated loan-level data for public use through the National Survey of Mortgage Originations. d/b/a Premier Student Loan Center, a student-loan debt-relief company. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 19, 2021

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. For more information, click here. State Activities: On April 14, Illinois Governor J.B.

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Collection Industry News

JULY 20, 2020

The Education Department is suspending collections on federal student loans and urging private collection agencies to stop pursuing borrowers. Debt collection activities, including legal proceedings, garnishments, repossessions, and debt selling, must be prohibited during the state of emergency.

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

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. In March of 2020, Burr published an article discussing the global pandemic’s impact on collection practices.

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