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Managing Compliance and Regulations in Collections in the UK: What Lenders Should Know

Taurus Collect

Managing compliance and regulations in collections can be challenging for lenders in the UK. Stay tuned for insights that could make a significant difference in your approach to debt collection. They oversee debt collecting companies to ensure fair treatment of customers.

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New York Federal Court Sides with CFPB, Denies Debt Holders’ Motions to Dismiss Case Alleging Violations of the FDCPA and CFPA

Troutman Sanders

On August 22, a district court judge in the Western District of New York denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss a case brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).

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CFPB Weighs Ban On Medical Debts In Credit Reports

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More than half of the debt that appears on credit reports as being in collection stems from medical bills, the agency found. Unpaid medical bills became a bigger concern during the pandemic, and now, a federal consumer agency is considering whether those debts should be banned from consumer credit reports.

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CFPB to Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies: Have an Adequate Written Policy or Else

Troutman Sanders

According to the complaint, “FCO and Sobota operate the largest debt collection company in the multiunit housing industry, and they collect debt on behalf of large apartment complexes, including student and military housing, and assisted-living facilities.” District Court for the District of Maryland.

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Why Do Debt Collectors Check Your Credit Report?

Taurus Collect

If so, it’s likely that they have already checked your credit report. It can be tricky trying to deal with a debt collection agency , but understanding why and how they check your credit score is the key to regaining control of the situation. About Us Taurus Collections (UK) Ltd.

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A New Era for Debt Collection?

Burt and Associates

About Transcript About CFPB 2024 Annual Report on Activities to Administer the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act I. Introduction: This section highlights the CFPB’s work on medical debt issues, including a proposed rule to restrict medical debt reporting on credit reports. Consumer Debt and Collections 2.1

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Senate Committee on Banking held a full committee hearing, titled “Oversight of the Credit Reporting Agencies.” Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-OH) described consumer credit reports as “riddled with errors.” Brown argued that medical debt “correlates with illness,” not with credit risk. On April 27, the U.S.