Collection Industry News

AUGUST 25, 2024

NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit . The report shows total household debt increased by $109 billion (0.6%) in Q2 2024, to $17.80 It includes a one-page summary of key takeaways and their supporting data points.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 25, 2023

Implying that high interest rates are solely a result of lack of competition, the CFPB has: (i) published a proposed rule that would amend Regulation Z to decrease the safe harbor for credit card late fees; (ii) launched an update of its credit card database; (iii) and requested public feedback on how the consumer credit card market is functioning.

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Collection Industry News

MAY 19, 2024

NEW YORK — The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The report shows total household debt increased by $184 billion (1.1%) in the first quarter of 2024, to $17.69

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

News & World Report shows that more than eight in 10 Americans who have credit card debt are experiencing anywhere from a little to a lot of anxiety about it. Nearly 31% have at least $6,000 of credit card debt. have credit card debt of $10,000 or more. The appeal is obvious.

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Collection Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the largest increase since 1999, the New York Fed found. Americans now owe $1.08

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True Accord

APRIL 5, 2023

25% despite concerns around the turmoil that has shaken the banking system , landing it at 4.75-5%. Consumers trying to make ends meet have continued turning to credit cards and other credit types to bridge the income to expense gap. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 8, 2023

When you borrow money, whether through a revolving account, like credit cards , or an installment account, like an auto loan or student loan , the information is gathered by the credit bureaus. The data the bureaus keep in your credit files is the date used to calculate your credit scores.

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UK debt collections

JANUARY 5, 2023

Credit card borrowing rose in November to its highest monthly level since 2004 according to latest Bank of England data. billion in all forms of consumer credit, an increase on the £700m borrowed in October, of which £1.2 Net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased from £3.6 billion to £4.4

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

It is prohibited for debt collectors to utilize unfair techniques, harass, or deceive consumers while seeking to collect consumer debts under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Consumer debts include credit card debts, vehicle loans, medical costs, and school loans.

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Collection Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Interest Rates on Mortgages, Cars, and Credit Cards Will Keep Getting More Expensive in 2023 Borrowing money to buy a house or a car won’t get any cheaper this year, the nation’s central bank just confirmed. People might find themselves in more credit card debt. as well as globally.

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Credit Corp

JANUARY 7, 2021

Unfortunately, holiday credit card debt lingers far longer than leftover turkey. If you don’t—or can’t—repay holiday debt promptly, it’ll accumulate over time. Here’s why: You can use a 0% introductory APR to pay your holiday debt off over time without incurring any interest charges. TD Cash Credit Card.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

On December 1, the CFPB published research regarding banks and overdraft fees. It found that banks continue to rely heavily on overdraft and non-sufficient funds revenue, which reached an estimated $15.47 On November 30, Regulation F of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act became effective. billion in 2019.

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Titan Consulting

MAY 17, 2020

If you are trying to establish credit for the first time, or just rebuild your credit after a financial hardship, non-traditional data sources may be helpful in establishing or improving your credit score. Rental agencies and alternative credit providers use the data to screen applicants and establish consumer credit scores.

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Collection Industry News

JULY 19, 2021

Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Fair Credit Reporting Act does not require consumer credit agencies to further investigate when a borrower disputes a debt collector’s ownership of their debt. Attorneys for the borrowers and credit agencies did not immediately reply to requests for comment on Friday.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

“We did have a crisis,” said Brian Riley, director of credit advisory services at Mercator Advisory Group, “but because of the support that was given, it really kept the market for consumer credit steady.”. He added that card issuers behaved “a lot more rationally” in comparison with the 2007-2009 crisis.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The court’s ruling follows a period of mounting pressure on the Texas federal court and the CFPB by banks and financial institution trade associations advocating for the nationwide extension of a July 31 injunction, which enjoined the CFPB from implementing and enforcing the Final Rule against the plaintiffs and their members.

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Better Credit Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

This is why many people engage the services of a debt relief agency. TransUnion calculates that paying off $5,000 of credit card debt at the minimum rate costs $10,000 in interest. The fees you can expect to pay for Freedom Debt Relief’s services range from 15–25%. National Debt Relief vs. Freedom Debt Relief.

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True Accord

JULY 5, 2022

1.75% with the central bank expected to deliver more 50+ basis point rate hikes this year. While the markets are pricing these into forecasts , consumers will feel them more acutely in a number of ways. After another rate hike in June, the federal interest rate sits at 1.5-1.75%

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Titan Consulting

MAY 3, 2020

All three for-profit credit reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax and Transunion compile and report consumer credit and debt payment activity and sell this consumer information to lenders seeking to grant credit. Key Takeaways. Contact us today at (888) 488-4517 or Apply Online now.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

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. In reviewing the market for potential consumer harm, the report presents the latest research on consumer card use, cost, and availability.

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Fico Collections

AUGUST 29, 2022

“Amounts Owed” comprises some 30% of the overall FICO® Score calculation and is heavily weighted towards credit card balances and utilization -- so the observed increase in credit card debt levels is contributing to the average score leveling off. Financial Wellness: How Banks Can Help Their Customers.

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Credit Corp

JANUARY 9, 2022

It contains valuable information on how to get and maintain good credit through valuable sources. The checks and balances system with connecting to banks and other federal institutions to increase credit eligibility through bill pay is secure and helpful as well.”. Check out your credit score today! About Credit.com.

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Titan Consulting

MAY 10, 2020

In the last 30 years, the Fair Isaac and Company, better known as FICO, changed the way the lenders evaluate consumer applications. The FICO score, introduced in 1989, uses consumer credit payment history, to create a proprietary three-digit number predicting future repayment risk. Which Lenders Use the FICO XD.

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Fico Collections

JANUARY 15, 2021

In our top post, Vice President and General Manager of Scores, Sally Taylor explained the new FICO Resilience Index, designed to provide lenders with a more precise assessment of consumer credit risk and consumers with demonstrated talent for weathering economic storms greater access to credit.

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Burt and Associates

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Consumer Complaints 3.1 CFPB Complaints: Presents data on the number and types of debt collection complaints received by the CFPB in 2023. Company Responses: Analyzes the responses of companies to debt collection complaints, including the types of relief provided. Consumer Issues in Debt Collection Complaints 3.2.1

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FDCPA Defense

JUNE 9, 2012

The Credit Recovery Co. , 1998) (section 1692e(8) "requires a debt collector who knows or should know that a given debt is disputed to disclose its disputed status to persons inquiring about a consumer's credit history.") (emphasis added); Sunga v. Midland Credit Mgmt., Branch Banking & Trust Co.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 11, 2023

According to the FTC’s June 2016 complaint, brought jointly with the Florida attorney general, the defendants called consumers via robocalls to sell credit card interest rate reduction services. The CFPB further alleged that the defendants made guarantees about lowering consumers’ credit card interest rates.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Some lawmakers and regulators are calling for interest rate caps and lower fees on credit cards as debt levels march higher. Total credit card debt topped $1 trillion in the second quarter of 2023 for the first time ever. There are 70 million more credit card accounts open now than in 2019, it said.

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