Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This stay halts most collection activities and legal actions against the filer. At the moment of filing, creditors receive legal notice to halt collection activities. The duration of the automatic stay depends on the type of bankruptcy and whether collection is against the debtor or the debtor’s property.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

An automatic stay is an injunction prohibiting creditors from collecting debts. If you’re in an emergency situation such as wage garnishment, eviction, or pending repossession filing an emergency bankruptcy may be right for you. Those filing an emergency bankruptcy receive an automatic stay even before completing certain documents.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

However, over the past several years, the civil courts in most states have been overrun by debt collection cases against consumers. The increase in lawsuits filed against consumers for unpaid medical debt, credit card bills, automobile loans and other collection issues comes as no surprise to attorneys and others working in the industry.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

If you fall too far behind on payments, the mortgage lender may initiate foreclosure proceedings. While state laws vary, you typically have to be 120 days past due or more before lenders start foreclosure proceedings. How Many Late Payments Can You Have Before You Face Foreclosure? Rent is a bit different.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

Your creditor may sell your charged-off debt to a collection agency for pennies on the dollar. The collection agency may then attempt to collect the debt anew. Foreclosures and Short Sales: Seven Years A foreclosure can remain on your credit reports for seven years from the date the foreclosure was filed.

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Collections Law

APRIL 1, 2020

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. Our Experienced Collections Attorneys Knows How to Enforce Foreign Judgments in Massachusetts. They afford the debt collection lawyer attachment targets.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 2, 2024

Whether you’re facing foreclosure , repossession, wage garnishments, or relentless creditor harassment, our expertise in bankruptcy law can offer the protection and relief you’ve been seeking. One of our firm’s key strengths lies in our comprehensive understanding of both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy options.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

It primarily had the CARES Act to thank: The bill delivered hundreds of billions of dollars worth of stimulus checks and bulked-up unemployment benefits to Americans, while easing pressures on them by halting foreclosures, evictions and student loan payments. There was no ban on collections of old credit card bills, Encore’s specialty.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Short foreclosure protection – When your home is faced with foreclosure, the automatic stay is not in effect indefinitely. Complete protection from creditors – This includes wage garnishment and debt collection. The lender protects the borrower against foreclosure. Disadvantages of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In the area of debt collection, the CFPB observed, among other things, that some entities reported increases in consumer contacts and payments, which may have been attributable to more consumers being at home, reduced spending, and pandemic-related assistance. insufficient loss mitigation processes.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They may use collection agencies , or they may sue you (asking the court to garnish wages, take an asset, or put a lien on your home). One of the benefits of declaring bankruptcy is that debt collectors cannot try to collect on debts that were discharged in bankruptcy.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 9, 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. s emergency debt collection bill. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. For more information, click here.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Pros Bankruptcy can stop foreclosures , repossessions, lawsuits, wage garnishment, utility shut-offs, and debt collection activities through its automatic stay provision. Your assets are protected while you make monthly payments to creditors through the court.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 22, 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. The bill also would require such payments to be encoded, and would extend other restrictions on collection of such funds.

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Albuquerque Law

MAY 5, 2020

The SCRA protects active military service members and their families before and during bankruptcy proceedings by preventing or postponing: Default judgments on debt collection; Eviction or foreclosure; Repossession of their vehicle; Civil court proceedings; and Wage garnishments.

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The McHughes Law Firm

AUGUST 29, 2016

New business debt collection may be the last thing on your mind as you juggle all the different moving parts the come with starting a business. If you are in the process of starting a new business, debt collection on past due accounts is likely not even on your radar yet. 1: I Will Lose Customers If I Push Too Hard to Collect.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 26, 2023

If the court rules in their favor, the creditor can file a judgment lien against you, which means that the court has permitted them to forcefully collect that debt from you. If the creditor has your date of birth and social security number, they may be able to garnish your bank account and apply that money toward your debt balance.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 8, 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. The debt collection rule is currently scheduled to go into effect on November 30, 2021. You may access this interactive tool at [link].

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits. Debt collection agencies can be thoroughly unpleasant. What Do the Various Kinds of Bankruptcy Entail? There are many intricacies that set Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy apart.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. Accredited Collection Agency Inc. , No. Collection Services, Inc. Businesses should be aware of each statute and how to defend against such claims. See, e.g., Lane v.

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Debt Free Colorado

APRIL 9, 2020

You can work directly with the mortgage lender on a loan modification, or reach out to the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline for free assistance. While credit cards and other unsecured loans are almost always the most aggressive when it comes to collecting debts, they should generally be your lowest priority. Credit Cards.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 7, 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. The law does not impact most third-party collection agencies, but it does impact some creditors and debt buyers.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 20, 2024

If you’re worried about garnishments, foreclosures , lawsuits, repossessions , or other consequences of your debt, connect with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer at Sawin & Shea as soon as possible. Choosing the right solution is a big step that could affect your life for years to come. You deserve a fresh start.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 7, 2023

Cosigner Responsibilities: Bankruptcy and Debt Collection If a primary borrower declares bankruptcy, the co-signer associated with the debt may be responsible to pay back creditors, but this will depend on the type of bankruptcy that the primary debtor filed.

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FDCPA Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Attorneys who regularly engage in collection work for community associations have increasingly become targets for lawsuits filed by professional consumer attorneys under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA” or “the Act”), 15 U.S.C. Are You Engaged In “Debt Collection” Under The FDCPA? and analogous state laws.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are some key differences between these two types of bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 21, 2023

Removal of your automatic stay protection : You’ll no longer have protection from your creditors, potentially leaving you vulnerable to wage garnishment, debt collection lawsuits, repossessions, and foreclosures.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The current recordkeeping and travel regulations of the Bank Secrecy Act mandate that banks collect, retain, and transmit information on fund transfers of more than $3,000 occurring outside the U.S. But the Fed and FinCEN are proposing to change that threshold to $250, noting the information would help combat illegal activity.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you at risk of falling into foreclosure, being evicted, or having your utilities cut off? What Benefits Can I Get from Filing for Bankruptcy? What Can’t Bankruptcy Do? Not all financial issues can be resolved through bankruptcy. Do you make purchases for your needs with credit cards?

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 29, 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. On March 22, the CFPB released the 2020 annual report to Congress on the administration of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 19, 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. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. For more information, click here. State Activities: On April 14, Illinois Governor J.B.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 5, 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. On April 1, the CFPB issued a warning to mortgage servicers to take necessary steps to prevent a wave of foreclosures this fall.

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Credit Corp

MAY 3, 2023

Bankruptcy does have some benefits, such as potentially putting a stop to wage garnishments or foreclosures. This is a protection that requires creditors to cease all collection efforts until the bankruptcy process can be completed. It’s a powerful protection.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Upon filing a Chapter 7, you receive automatic court-oredered protection from creditors and aren’t subject to lawsuits, repossessions, or wage garnishments. From July 2020 to June 2021, there were 15,719 bankruptcies filed in Indiana.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

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. Please click here to visit this new interactive tool: [link]. On November 13, Illinois Governor J.B. For more information, click here.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We can, however, use a Chapter 13 filing within the 4-year period of time to protect a person from collection actions, including repossessions, foreclosures, and wage garnishments. It is a stopgap measure as ultimately there is not a discharge at the end of a plan.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We can, however, use a Chapter 13 filing within the 4-year period of time to protect a person from collection actions, including repossessions, foreclosures, and wage garnishments. It is a stopgap measure as ultimately there is not a discharge at the end of a plan.

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