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How to Increase Your Credit Score to 800 (and Keep It There)

Credit Corp

The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice. To increase your credit score to 800, you’ll need a nearly flawless payment history, a credit utilization rate well below 30%, a healthy mix of credit types, and an extensive credit history.

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CFPB Reports Consumers in Minority Neighborhoods More Likely to Have Disputes on Credit Report

Troutman Sanders

In a report released on November 2, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) found that credit report disputes more commonly occur among consumers in majority Black and Hispanic neighborhoods than consumers in majority white neighborhoods.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The blog post posited that closing costs significantly impact a borrower’s financial commitment and, potentially, monthly payments and identified a “noticeable increase” in closing costs, with median total loan expenses on home purchase loans increasing by 21.8% between 2021 and 2022. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On November 17, the International Organization of Securities Commissions finalized its recommendations for crypto regulatory frameworks in a report. The report also recommends that service providers provide market surveillance measures. The report highlights consumer protection issues in medical debt collection.

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CFPB Reports Consumers in Minority Neighborhoods More Likely to Have Disputes on Credit Report

Collection Industry News

In a report released on November 2, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) found that credit report disputes more commonly occur among consumers in majority Black and Hispanic neighborhoods than consumers in majority white neighborhoods.

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Q1 Industry Insights: Consumers Will Consume, Lenders Will Lend, Delinquencies Will Rise

True Accord

The four key trends we’re studying are: resumed foreclosure activity, extensive medical bills, the end of child tax credits and historically high inflation. For one, the consumer credit market is looking strong with signs of expansion, specifically, originations for credit cards and personal loans are increasing.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

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. Currently, any student loan debt canceled by the government can be considered taxable and levied at the borrower’s normal income tax rate.