Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If you or someone you know has dealt with a collection agency, you know how trying it can be. Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? The answer might not be that simple. How to Get Help.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Department of Education’s decision to terminate its federal student loan contracts with private collection agencies. State Activities: On December 15, the New York Department of Financial Services released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for third-party debt collectors and debt buyers.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

On December 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) gave final approval to a settlement with a mortgage industry data analytics firm that will require the company to bolster its data security protections and oversight of its vendors to ensure third-party providers also comply with those safeguards.

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