Thu.Oct 03, 2024

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Minnesota’s Debt Fairness Act Now in Effect

Account Recovery

A new medical debt law went into effect in Minnesota this week, and following the lead of that state’s Attorney General, it might be helpful to review the details of the Debt Fairness Act to make sure nobody overlooks anything that they need to be doing. The Debt Fairness Act, which took effect on October 1, introduces significant changes to debt collection practices, particularly regarding medical debt.

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Agencies Announce Dollar Thresholds for Applicability of Truth in Lending and Consumer Leasing Rules for Consumer Credit and Lease Transactions

Consumer Finance

The CFPB and the FRB are announcing the dollar thresholds used to determine whether certain consumer credit and lease transactions in 2025 are subject to certain protections under Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) and Regulation M (Consumer Leasing).

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Getting to Know Naomi Moore of Absolute Resolutions Corp.

Account Recovery

I am thrilled to announce that the Getting to Know series will be sponsored by TEC Services Group in 2024. TEC Services Group is the leading technology and professional services firm in the credit collections industry offering both leading industry solutions along with unrivaled, unbiased, and experienced support. TEC is now extending its services by offering proven, industry-leading technology solutions alongside of our Professional Services to help Clients feel confident in their technology de

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Agencies Announce Dollar Thresholds for Smaller Loan Exemption from Appraisal Requirements for Higher-priced Mortgage Loans

Consumer Finance

The CFPB, the FRB, and the OCC are announcing that the 2025 threshold for higher-priced mortgage loans that are subject to special appraisal requirements will increase from $32,400 to $33,500.

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Solve Your Firms Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

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FDCPA Case Over Arbitration Ruling Dismissed

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in New York has adopted the report of a Magistrate Court judge and dismissed a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case after the plaintiff sought to vacate an interim arbitration award and stay ongoing arbitration proceedings — proceedings that the plaintiff actually initiated on her own. The background: The case originated from a medical credit card debt.

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Daily Digest – October 3. Getting to Know Naomi Moore of Absolute Resolutions Corp.; Bill Introduced to Allow Furnishers to Report Positive Medical Debt Info to Credit Bureaus

Account Recovery

Getting to Know Naomi Moore of Absolute Resolutions Corp. FDCPA Case Over Arbitration Ruling Dismissed Bill Introduced in House to Allow Furnishers to Report Positive Medical Debt Information to Credit Bureaus Minnesota’s Debt Fairness Act Now in Effect WORTH NOTING: Some people who have Bank of America accounts are waking up to a not-cool surprise this morning … RIP to the voice behind “Oogie-Boogie” … A cruise industry expert on why more people than ever are taking to t

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