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Successors by Merger May Not be Debt Collectors

Consumer Financial Services Law

A recent decision from a Louisiana district court should provide some comfort to banks and other financial institutions who acquire other entities by merger – at least in the Fifth Circuit, they are not debt collectors. As most know, Bank of America (BoA) acquired Countrywide Bank FSB and its mortgage portfolio in 2008. In Jackson v.

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Meet some Buffalo debt collectors accused of unlawful practices

Collection Industry News

In 2018, Homeland Security Investigations agents got a search warrant and seized $242,088 from Nocera’s business and personal bank accounts, after convincing a judge there was probable cause to believe the funds were derived from unlawful debt collecting and wire fraud.

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Consumer Protection and Safety and Soundness Perspective of Credit Union Regulation

Troutman Sanders

The discussion includes topics on the National Credit Union Administration’s 2022 consumer protection priorities, loan participations, the 2023 CECL implementation, and the regulatory impact of a recession on consumer loan portfolios held by credit unions.

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District Court Holds Letter Notifying Debtor of Change in Debt Ownership Can Fall Under FDCPA

Troutman Sanders

Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC (“Axiom”) bought Robert Valenzuela’s consumer debt from a bank after he allegedly defaulted on his personal loan payments. Axiom sent Valenzuela a letter informing him that his debt had been reassigned and instructing him to remit future payments to Axiom.

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District Court Holds Letter Notifying Debtor of Change in Debt Ownership Can Fall Under FDCPA

Collection Industry News

Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC (“Axiom”) bought Robert Valenzuela’s consumer debt from a bank after he allegedly defaulted on his personal loan payments. Axiom sent Valenzuela a letter informing him that his debt had been reassigned and instructing him to remit future payments to Axiom.

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How To Remove Cavalry SPV I LLC From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

When a debt collector like Cavalry SPV ends up on your report, it can do severe damage to your credit score for years, even if you pay off your debts. The agency also uses aggressive tactics to collect on debts, which can add stress to an already nerve-wracking situation. Send a debt validation letter.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On November 9, the Department of Education (DOE) announced its plan to implement an oversight strategy of federal student loan servicers that provides several pathways for identifying problems that can harm borrowers, in real-time. For more information, click here. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.