Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

A District Court judge in Connecticut has granted a motion to dismiss filed by a collection agency, a student loan servicer, and the plaintiff’s employer for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to garnish the plaintiff’s wages, because the statute of limitations on filing a claim had passed when the (..)

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 3, 2022

COLLECTOR NOT OBLIGATED TO NOTIFY CREDITOR OF DISPUTE A judge in Oklahoma has granted a motion to dismiss, ruling the defendant was not obligated under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to notify the original creditor that a debt was being disputed.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 24, 2022

Judge Rules for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Dispute Response; Settlement Will Cancel $6B in Student Loans appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA, TCPA Class Action; Lawmakers Making Waves Over Student Loans appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 9, 2021

UTAH JUDGE GRANTS MTD IN FDCPA CASE OVER LACK OF LICENSE A District Court judge in Utah has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action case, ruling that it did not need a license to collect in that state in order to file collection lawsuits against the two … The post Daily Digest – August 9.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Hunstein Case; Report Shares Details of Student Loan Restart Proposals appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 29, 2022

Cancels More Student Loan Debt appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Judge Certifies Class in FDCPA Suit; Ed.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Hands Out Student Loan Contracts appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Judge Remands FDCPA Case Back to State Court; Ed.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Creates Student Loan Enforcement Unit appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Judge Awards Plaintiff $70k in Damages, Fees; Ed.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 10, 2021

MDNC Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Class Action; DFPI Fines Student Loan Debt Relief Company $1.4M appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 27, 2021

in Student Loans Canceled appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Judge Grants MTD on All Counts But One in FDCPA Class Action; $1.1B

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Judge Grants MTD in Student Loan Collection Case; Unlicensed Debt Collector Arrested in N.C. appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA, FCRA Case Over Emails, Portal Access; Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Debt Relief Plan appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 9, 2021

Judge Partially Grants MTD in Class-Action; Bill Introduced to Forgive Healthcare Workers’ Student Loans appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

JULY 9, 2021

Judge Denies Certification in FDCPA Suit; PHEAA Getting Out of Federal Student Loan Servicing appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 24, 2023

Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA Case Over Dispute Language in Letter; Experts Predict Court Will Strike Down Student Loan Debt Cancellation Plan first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net. The post Daily Digest – April 24.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 27, 2023

Recovering unpaid student loans is a systematic process. Just like mortgage recoveries, the steps can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the terms of the loan. Employ a Collection Agency : If the borrower is unresponsive or unwilling to pay, employ the services of a collection agency.

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Account Recovery

JULY 7, 2021

Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of FDCPA Suit Over Barcode on Envelope; New Student Loan Licensing Law in Mass.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

DEFENDANTS ASK JUDGE TO RECONSIDER DENYING MTD CLAIM IN FDCPA SUIT The defendants in a class-action Fair Debt Collection Practices Act overshadowing case have asked a District Court judge to reconsider her partial denial of a motion to dismiss, after the judge granted the motion on two of the three counts last month.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 23, 2024

A District Court judge in New York has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action lawsuit, ruling that the plaintiffs’ claims were time-barred by the FDCPA’s one-year statute of limitations.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

Having debt in collections can be downright overwhelming, especially when debt collectors bombard you with dozens of phone calls. Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What does the FDCPA Apply To?

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Account Recovery

JUNE 6, 2023

COLLECTOR FACING FDCPA SUIT FOR ALLEGEDLY NOT CREDITING ACCOUNT A collector is facing a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit for allegedly accepting the first in a series of payments to settle a student loan debt, only to later tell the plaintiff that the payment of $4,800 was not able to be credited to the …

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has denied a plaintiff’s attorney’s renewed motion to withdraw from a case against a student loan servicer for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, saying her “ill-conceived notion” that her client would be engaging in unlawful or (..)

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 2, 2021

The Sixth Circuit recently confirmed student loan servicers, who begin servicing debts after default and resale, are not liable to borrowers under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) because the servicers are not acting as “debt collectors.”. On March 25, in Willison v. Nelnet, Inc. ,

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Direct Recovery

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

California could be looking at two new laws that impact debt collection practices coming by the end of 2021. Whether you are someone in the debt collection industry or just a consumer that wants to understand their rights better, let’s take a few minutes to break down the details of each bill from a debt collection perspective.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 29, 2023

A Magistrate Court judge in New York has ordered the defendant in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action case to pay $44,895 in attorney’s fees to the plaintiffs for waiting six months to disclose that one of its employees — that the plaintiffs were seeking to depose — had suffered a stroke and … The post Defendant (..)

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Collection Industry News

APRIL 25, 2023

A debt doesn’t generally expire or disappear until its paid, but in many states, there may be a time limit on how long creditors or debt collectors can use legal action to collect a debt. Some debts, though, such as federal student loans don’t have a statute of limitations.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 1, 2023

Your credit score may improve if your collection debt is reported to a new credit scoring model—FICO 9®, FICO 10®, VantageScore 3.0® Most creditors still report to old scoring models, so it’s unlikely paying off the debt will improve your credit score. In This Piece: What Is Collections Debt? ® or VantageScore 4.0®.

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True Accord

APRIL 5, 2023

With uncertainties about how the end of various pandemic-era benefits will impact consumers, it’s more important than ever for creditors and collectors to implement strategies that consider consumer situations and preferences when attempting to collect. If successful, many consumers will see their overall debt burden decrease.

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Burr Forman

MAY 20, 2021

2547 (the “Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act” or “CDCIA”). Originally introduced by House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters, the CDCIA’s primary purpose is to provide additional financial protections for consumers and place restrictions on debt collection activities by amending several consumer finance statutes.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The standard courts should use to determine whether an alleged Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) violation is material remains unsettled. Pioneer) to help collect the debt. In Tavernaro v. Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. , The plaintiff sued for damages under the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

Introduction: The debt collection industry plays a vital role in the global economy, helping businesses recover outstanding debts and maintain financial stability. The growing complexity of financial products, such as credit cards, mortgages, and student loans, has led to a surge in outstanding debts.

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Burt and Associates

AUGUST 22, 2019

In the past, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has failed to turn their debts over to private debt collectors successfully. In 2017, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was passed, trying yet again. There have been many complaints from taxpayers about how those private companies go about collecting debts.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years? Get Help Now.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Are you concerned about a collections entry on your credit report? When debt reaches collections, it can hurt your credit score and leave you on the receiving end of seemingly nonstop phone calls and letters. If the name on your credit report and voicemails is Allied Collection Service, we can help. Medical debt.

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Debt Collection Answers

MAY 18, 2023

Have you been getting calls from 214-658-1724 or been receiving mailers from PO Box 55848 Sherman Oaks CA claiming you have unpaid debt that needs to be taken care of? This is Caine and Weiner, a collection agency. Caine and Weiner specialize in reporting collections accounts on credit reports. Who are Caine and Weiner?

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. Debt Collection Laws: What Can Debt Collectors Do? Known as exempt assets, these are the things you may keep when you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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