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32,000 UK Homes at risk of repossession

UK debt collections

New research by Mojo Mortgages has found that 32,000 mortgaged properties at risk of being repossessed. When a homeowner is unable to keep up with their mortgage payments , the lender may initiate the process of repossessing their home. If no action is taken, the lender will then file for repossession with the courts.

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CFPB Seeks Public Comment on Collecting Data on Auto Lending Market

Troutman Sanders

On November 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it is seeking public comment on its proposal to develop a new data set to better monitor the auto loan market. Because student loans are largely administered by the federal government, we know more about them too.

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Michigan Federal Court Summarily Dismisses FCRA Action Alleging Inaccurate Reporting of Charged-Off Auto Loan

Troutman Sanders

Earlier this month, a district court for the Eastern District of Michigan dismissed on its own initiative a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) claim brought by a consumer alleging inaccurate reporting of her charged-off vehicle loan. The court’s opinion in Shelton v. Americredit Financial Services, Inc. Hence, no inaccuracy.

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Low-deposit mortgage scheme extended for a year

Collection Industry News

The government said the programme, which was due to close at the end of December, would help buyers “navigate difficult times” It was originally designed to encourage lenders to give home loans to people offering a 5% deposit – a product that was far less available during Covid.

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Dealing With Debt From COVID-19

Debt Free Colorado

Many creditors such as mortgage servicers, auto lenders, and credit card companies are offering assistance to individuals financially affected by the pandemic. Unlike mortgage lenders, most landlords are simply not in a financial position to weather the loss of rental income due to the high expenses associated with the rental property itself.

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Colorado AG Announces Two More Settlements in GAP Refund Cases

Troutman Sanders

In the event a car is totaled in an accident, the car buyer’s primary automobile insurance typically pays only fair market value, which may be less than the amount owed on the loan due to a vehicle’s depreciation. GAP is designed to cover a portion of this remaining balance or “gap” owed to the lender on the finance agreement.

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5 Common Bankruptcy Myths and the Truth Behind Them

Debt Free Colorado

Short sales and loan modifications are viable alternatives to bankruptcy. You can never obtain a loan or a mortgage. The following are some of the most common bankruptcy myths in Littleton, Colorado: Myth #1: Short sales and loan modifications are viable alternatives to bankruptcy. Definitely not.