Account Recovery

JULY 13, 2022

CFPB SUES PAYDAY LENDER FOR HIDING REPAYMENT OPTIONS The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday filed a lawsuit against Populus Financial Group, which does business as ACE Cash Express, accusing the payday lender of hiding fee repayment plans from borrowers, allegedly inducing those consumers to pay $240 million in reborrowing fees.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 26, 2021

In a sign of what may be to come, two members of Congress have announced plans to use the Congressional Review Act to repeal the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s “True Lender” rule, which was put into effect to help facilitate the sale of loans and portfolios from banks to debt buyers, among … The post Legislation (..)

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday filed a lawsuit against a mortgage lender, accusing it of violating a previous enforcement order to improve the accuracy of the data it submitted to the federal government by sending in data not once, but twice that had mistakes on it.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 6, 2021

A group of eight state attorneys general filed suit yesterday in federal court in New York to block a rule that was issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that aimed to close a gap in the process of banks selling loans to third parties, such as debt buyers, arguing that the … The post States Sue Bank Regulator to Overturn ‘True (..)

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 28, 2022

million to consumers who lost money because of unfair and deceptive loan servicing practices by online lender Avant, LLC. Million To Consumers Harmed by Online Lender Avant appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. The Federal Trade Commission is returning more than $3.7

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Creditors and lenders are going to be a little more aggressive in their risk-taking in 2022, according to data provided by TransUnion, thanks to delinquency and charge-off rates that have remained stable through this year.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday announced it had filed a lawsuit against LendUp, an online lender, accusing it of violating the Military Lending Act, as part of a “broader Bureau sweep of investigations of multiple lenders” who might be violating the law.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

A payday lender is appealing an administrative law judge’s ruling that it should repay $132 million in restitution to individuals who were misled regarding the terms of the loans they originated, were wrongfully required to provide access to their bank accounts, and had money taken from those accounts without their approval.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 2, 2021

A District Court judge in Kansas has granted a petition from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to enforce an administrative order that assessed more than $50 million in fines and restitution against an online lender and its chief executive, even though the order has been appealed to the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday fined Enova, an online lender $15 million for violating an earlier consent order and engaging in “widespread” illegal conduct, but also added a new wrinkle to its penalty — requiring the company to couple executive compensation to the company’s compliance with consumer protection (..)

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The lender was accused of making illegal loans to military families, altering documents so that the borrowers would not be identified as servicemembers, and … The post Title Lender to Pay $15M in Penalties for Overcharging Military Families first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Five years later, the company is essentially still … The post CFPB Sues Online Lender for Violating Earlier Consent Order, Allegedly Deceiving Borrowers appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. million in fines and restitution for misleading borrowers about the cost of its loans and the benefits of repeated borrowing.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

AG Reaches $3M Settlement With Auto Lender Over Origination, Collection Issues appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 10, 2021

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Harley-Davidson Financial Services, accusing the lender of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act because it allegedly contacted the plaintiff on her cell phone after she had revoked consent to be contacted.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

a subprime auto lender, for knowingly originating loans to individuals even though it knew they would be unable to repay them, and then said the lender “harassed” those individuals by calling them as many as eight times a day in attempting to … The post Mass.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

AG, AUTO LENDER REACH $5.6M SETTLEMENT OVER COLLECTION PRACTICES An auto lender has agreed to pay $5.6 AG, Auto Lender Reach $5.6M APPEALS COURT VACATES DISMISSAL OF FDCPA … The post Daily Digest – February 21. APPEALS COURT VACATES DISMISSAL OF FDCPA … The post Daily Digest – February 21.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Maybe … The post Application for Debt Collection License Leads to Enforcement Action Against Online Lender first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net. The post Application for Debt Collection License Leads to Enforcement Action Against Online Lender appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Consumer Finance

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance about certain legal requirements that lenders must adhere to when using artificial intelligence and other complex models.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 17, 2023

The post CFPB Denies Petition to Set Aside CID From Payday Lender appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

AG Reaches $27M Settlement With Auto Lender, Allegations Included Violating State Call Limits appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. A copy of the settlement agreement with Credit Acceptance … The post Mass.

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Account Recovery

JULY 13, 2021

The company, GreenSky, was accused of working with merchants — namely home … The post CFPB Issues Consent Order; Fintech Lender to Pay $11M in Fines, Refunds to Consumers appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. million and requiring it to cancel or refund up to $9 million in loans.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 12, 2021

The company, Avant, was accused of making excessive telephone calls to individuals with unpaid debts and of failing … The post Online Lender to Pay $1.6M A company that services online loans made to consumers has agreed to pay $1.6 Fine In Settlement With Mass. AG Over Alleged Collection Abuses appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 28, 2020

… The post OCC Issues ‘True Lender’ Final Rule To Help Facilitate Loan Sales appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. The rule will go into effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.

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Account Recovery

MAY 20, 2024

The day after the Supreme Court ruled that its funding structure was constitutional. the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against SoLo Funds, an online lending platform, for allegedly deceiving borrowers about the true cost of its loans.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

AG SUES AUTO LENDER FOR VIOLATING STATE COLLECTION CALL LIMITS, AMONG OTHER VIOLATIONS The Attorney General of Massachusetts yesterday announced a lawsuit against Credit Acceptance Corp., AG Sues Auto Lender For Violating State Call Limits; Calif. Legislature Approves State CFPB appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Taurus Collect

JUNE 16, 2024

Managing compliance and regulations in collections can be challenging for lenders in the UK. This blog post aims to provide clear guidance on what lenders need to know. Understanding these elements can help lenders navigate the complexities of their industry. We’ll cover key regulations and share tips for compliance.

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Consumer Finance

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today published an order establishing supervisory authority over installment lender World Acceptance.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A copy of the complaint, filed … The post CFPB, State AGs Settle With Private Lender; $330M of Student Loans to be Discharged appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

JULY 27, 2022

Judge Partially Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case; Lender to Pay $19M For Credit Reporting ‘Failures’ appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Judge Denies Attorney’s Fees for Defense in FDCPA Case Belief in Excessive Collection Tactics Leads CFPB to Put Small-Dollar Lender Under Federal Supervision Consumers With More Credit Card Debt than Emergency Savings Hits All-Time High: Bankrate Compliance Digest – February 26 WORTH NOTING: A security company is in hot water for showing customers (..)

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Account Recovery

JULY 13, 2021

CFPB Issues Consent Order Against Fintech Lender appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. The bills were authored by Phil Mendelson, the chairman … The post Daily Digest – July 13. Emergency Collection Bills Introduced in D.C.;

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Account Recovery

JULY 29, 2020

A consumer finance lender that caters to Latino immigrants has agreed to dismiss all pending collection lawsuits it has filed and committed to filing 60% fewer cases in the future after consumer advocates and journalists started asking the company questions about its collection practices.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The settlement also includes a … The post FTC Bans Payday Lenders, Forgives Illegal Debt as Part of Settlement appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

MAY 11, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has denied a petition from an auto title lender to modify or set aside a civil investigative demand looking into the company’s debt collection practices, among other areas of the business, as well as denied a petition for confidential treatment of the inquiry.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 10, 2024

Utah Appeals Court Overturns Dismissal of FDCPA Suit Related to State License DFPI Fines Lender for Failing to Disclose Convenience Fees N.J.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

AG Reaches $3M Settlement With Auto Lender appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Those statements do not specifically violate the Fair Debt Collection … The post Daily Digest – September 13. Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Case; Colo.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 7, 2022

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