Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

And another factor might make the increases more painful for some consumers: The pause on federal student loan payments ended Sept. Student loan balances have already begun accruing interest again, and soon, borrowers will be expected to start making regular payments.

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Fico Collections

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Increasing of the fed funding rates leads to higher interest rates when seeking new credit or carrying balances on credit cards. For example, the average interest rate on credit cards accruing interest in Q4 2022 was 20.40% compared to 16.44% in Q4 2021 (Source: Federal Reserve G.19

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

There are some exceptions: The Military Lending Act caps interest for active duty servicemembers and dependents at 36% for consumer credit. Federally chartered credit unions have an 18% limit. Past legislative proposals have also sought to slash interest rates. For example, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.,

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