Debt collector Financial Institution Foreclosure 
Consumer Financial Services Law
MAY 10, 2017
A recent decision from a Louisiana district court should provide some comfort to banks and other financial institutions who acquire other entities by merger – at least in the Fifth Circuit, they are not debt collectors. As most know, Bank of America (BoA) acquired Countrywide Bank FSB and its mortgage portfolio in 2008.
Burr Forman
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection.
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Burr Forman
MAY 20, 2021
Overall, the CDCIA’s proposed changes to consumer finance laws tend to support pro-consumer policies and will require financial institutions, debt collectors, and loan servicers to re-evaluate their business practices if the bill is ultimately passed.
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]. On April 13, U.S. For more information, click here.
Troutman Sanders
AUGUST 1, 2023
On July 27, the Senate passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill, which includes a provision that tightens oversight over financial institutions engaged in crypto trading and takes aim at crypto mixers and “anonymity-enhancing” crypto assets. For more information, click here. The amendment, led by U.S.
Troutman Sanders
OCTOBER 4, 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]. State Activities: Two bills — S.B. 531 and A.B. Among other provisions, S.B.
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. Some consumers reported facing homelessness because of the negative impact of an eviction on their credit history reported by debt collectors.
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