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Massachusetts AG Settles Improper Collection Case Against Mortgage Servicer

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has reached an agreement with Franklin Credit Management, a mortgage servicer, to resolve allegations of improper debt collection practices in The Bay State. It will stop collecting on $10 million worth of mortgages and pay a $300,000 fine to settle the enforcement action.

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House Passes Debt Collection Reform Bill

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2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act, a collection of bills aimed at reforming how debts are collected in the United States. Maxine … The post House Passes Debt Collection Reform Bill appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. The House of Representatives yesterday passed H.R.

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House Preps Vote on Key Debt Collection Bill

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The House of Representatives appears to be gearing up to vote on a number of bills, including a package of proposed legislation that would address how debts are collected across the country, and ACA International has started an effort to mobilize the industry encouraging members of Congress to vote no on the measure.

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Defaulted Loans: Florida State Laws, Federal Laws and Federal Regulations

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When a lender holds a defaulted loan there are several issues that need to be considered before initiating a foreclosure. Additionally, specific Federal regulations may also apply and provide additional requirements for lenders holding VA loans or FHA loans, or provide protections for service members. Florida State Laws.

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SBA Loans: How to Maximize Recovery by Liquidating Real Property

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When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. if the collateral is likely to be acquired by SBA or the lender at the foreclosure sale, the expenses associated with the care, preservation and resale of the acquired collateral. Lien Foreclosure.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 5 – Commercial Foreclosures 101

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Sometimes, foreclosure of a commercial property is the only option available to lenders and servicers to limit losses as a result of defaults on hotel and restaurant mortgages. Parts 1-4 of this series discussed pre-foreclosure options available to lenders dealing with hotel/restaurant mortgage defaults. 702.015(4) , Fla. York, 903 So.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges – Part 7: Expediting the Commercial Foreclosure Process Under Section 702.10, Florida Statutes

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The first half of this series evaluated options available to lenders prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. The second-half of this series has evaluated available options to lenders during the pendency of the foreclosure action. 1), directs the defendants to show cause why a foreclosure judgment should not be entered.