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North Carolina AG Permanently Enjoins Debt Settlement Business

Collection Industry News

On May 26, 2022, the North Carolina Attorney General (NC AG) announced that it obtained a default judgment against a California-based debt settlement business, and its proprietor. and North Carolina’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, N.C. 14-423, et seq. , View source.]. View source.].

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Federal Activities: On June 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provided its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on its 2021 enforcement and related activities regarding the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Consumer Leasing Act (CLA), and Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA). State Activities.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The court found that the defendants falsely promised to reduce homeowners’ mortgage payments and prevent foreclosures, defrauding distressed homeowners out of millions of dollars. On February 15, the CFPB published a blog recounting its action against a student loan debt relief business and a debt-settlement company.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

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 company was operating without registering as a debt settlement service provider as required by Minnesota law.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

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. For more information, click here.