Fri.Feb 23, 2024

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Encore Capital Reports Net Loss for 2023, but Says 2024 is Shaping Up to be a Banner Year

Account Recovery

A $238 million impairment as a result of low purchase volumes by its European division darkened the financial results for Encore Capital Group this week, but the company says it is poised to capitalize on a number of economic and market conditions that are in its favor for 2024.

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CFPB Orders Federal Supervision for Installment Lender Following Contested Designation

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today published an order establishing supervisory authority over installment lender World Acceptance.

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Daily Digest – February 23. Complaint Accuses Collector of Filing Suit After Debt Had Been Paid; Ed. Dept. Cancels $1.2B More in Student Loans

Account Recovery

Complaint Accuses Collector of Filing Suit After Debt Had Been Paid Judge Denies Competing Summary Judgment Motions in FDCPA Case Over BK Encore Capital Reports Net Loss for 2023, but Says 2024 is Shaping Up to be a Banner Year Ed. Dept. Cancels $1.

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Expense Ratio Explained: What Is It and How to Find It

Credit Corp

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. An expense ratio is how much it costs to operate a fund compared to the total value of its assets. The lower expense ratios between 0.5% and 0.75% are ideal.

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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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Judge Denies Competing Summary Judgment Motions in FDCPA Case Over BK

Account Recovery

A Magistrate Court judge in Illinois has denied competing summary judgment motions in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the plaintiff failed to follow proper procedure and that the defendant is not entitled to the FDCPA’s bona fide error defense that it initiated collection activity on a debt that had been discharged in […]

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Complaint Accuses Collector of Filing Suit After Debt Had Been Paid

Account Recovery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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Debt Consolidation vs. Bankruptcy

Credit Corp

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Debt consolidation combines multiple debts into one and can help your credit score. Bankruptcy can reduce your total debt at the cost of ruining your credit.

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Maryland District Court Opinion Explores Complexities of TCPA Consent and Revocation

TCPA

In the recent opinion of Smith v. ExamWorks, LLC, No. 21-2746, 2024 WL 622102 (D. Md. 2024), the District of Maryland analyzed the nuances of consent and revocation under the TCPA.

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Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?

Credit Corp

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Getting back on your feet after bankruptcy can be a gradual process, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dream of buying a home.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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CFPB Issues First Report on Results of Its Updated Terms of Credit Card Plans Survey

Troutman Sanders

Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued its first report on the results of its updated Terms of Credit Card Plans survey. The report found that for the first half of 2023, small banks and credit unions often offered lower interest rates than the largest 25 credit card companies across all credit score tiers. The CFPB’s survey included data on 643 credit cards from 156 issuers (84 banks and 72 credit unions), as offered during the first half of 2023.

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What Is Zombie Debt and Why Is It a Problem?

Credit Corp

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Zombie debt is a broad term that refers to past debts that are still affecting you. An example of zombie debt is a three-year-old loan that should be paid off.

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Third Circuit Finds Pennsylvania’s Consumer Discount Company Act Does Not Apply to Debt Collectors

Troutman Sanders

In representing fintech companies and other lenders, we increasingly confront claims against debt buyers or entities with bank partner relationships brought under Pennsylvania’s Consumer Discount Company Act (CDCA) and the Loan Interest and Protection Law (LIPL). This article highlights a recent case addressing the CDCA decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

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What Exactly Is Mortgage APR?

Credit Corp

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Mortgage APR refers to the total amount of interest you’ll pay on your mortgage yearly. Learning how to calculate APR can save you a lot of money over time.

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How To Optimize Cash Flow: Your Roadmap To Resilience!

Speaker: Genevieve Hancock, CPA

Cash flow isn’t just about balancing numbers - it's about ensuring your organization is positioned for both immediate stability and long-term success. Understanding that cash flow management fuels every decision, every opportunity, and every growth phase is critical. But how can you shift from simply managing cash to strategically optimizing it for resilience?

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The Evolution of Technology in Credit

NACM

?️ On today's episode of NACM's Extra Credit podcast. The evolution of technology, from computers to artificial intelligence, has transformed the credit management profession. ⭐ Hear from Leon Zhang; Eleanor Hartman; and Lee Tompkins!

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Ed. Dept. Cancels $1.2B More in Student Loans

Account Recovery

The Department of Education announced this week that it is forgiving another $1.2 billion of student loans for 153,000 borrowers who are eligible for shortened time to forgiveness under President Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.