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Supreme Court says Congress must expand debt collection law

Roths Child Law

Santander bought the debt from a financier going through bankruptcy, which made Santander the owner of the debt. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act applies to third-party debt collectors that are collecting debts on behalf of creditors. As written, the U.S.

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Can a Debt Collection Law Firm Act as a Debt Collection Agency?

FFGN COLLECT NY

When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Both can send a demand letter and call the debtor to request the outstanding amount owed. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially.

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The Wait is Over: New York Department of Financial Services Releases Debt Collection Rule Amendments

Troutman Sanders

On December 28, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services released its debt collection rule amendments to 23 NYCRR 1, the regulation titled “Debt Collection by Third-Party Debt Collectors and Debt Buyers.” The initial proposed amendments were opened to public comment in late 2021.

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5 Things a Commercial Debt Collection Agency CANNOT Do to Help You

Direct Recovery

The right debt collection agency can act as your own personal accounts receivable department tasked with tracing down delinquent accounts, contacting debtors, negotiating payments, filing for judgments, and collecting payments. However, there are certain lines that a reputable collection agency should not cross.

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Importance Of Outsourcing Debt Collection Services

Taurus Collect

Effective Communication Skills: Skilled debt collectors understand the importance of maintaining professional, respectful communication with debtors. This not only increases the likelihood of debt recovery but also helps keep customer relationships intact. Persistence: Experienced debt collectors are persistent.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

Discuss your debt with anyone but you or your spouse. What can debtor collectors do to you under the FDCPA: Contact other people to find out where you live, your current telephone number, or where you work, but they can’t contact anyone more than once or tell anyone you owe a debt. Repeatedly call you.

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What to Expect in New York Debt Collection Law in 2022

FFGN COLLECT NY

The new law has a direct impact on the collection of consumer claims within New York State and covers in-house collections efforts as well as those placed with a third-party debt collector including a collection attorney or agency.