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Alleged Communication Conflicts Lead to FDCPA Suit Against Collector

Account Recovery

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CFPB Launches Process to Recognize Open Banking Standards

Consumer Finance

Today, the CFPB finalized a rule outlining the qualifications to become a recognized industry standard setting body, which can issue standards that companies can use to help them comply with the CFPB’s upcoming Personal Financial Data Rights Rule.

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Daily Digest – June 4. Alleged Communication Conflicts Lead to FDCPA Suit Against Collector; CFPB Creates Corporate Offender Registry for Non-Banks

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Alleged Communication Conflicts Lead to FDCPA Suit Against Collector CFPB Creates Corporate Offender Registry for Non-Banks NJ AG Proposed Disparate Impact Rule to Fight Discrimination Judge Grants Default Judgment for Plaintiff in FDCPA Case Over Text Message Sent After Cease Request WORTH NOTING: How artificial intelligence can help you get better sleep … The latest […]

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Why Your Credit Score Isn’t Going Up

Credit Corp

Some reasons that your score hasn’t changed (or gone up) could be that the bureaus haven’t updated your credit profile yet, a bad credit utilization ratio, serious negative items outweighing recent good behavior, or errors on your credit. However, if you’ve been diligently working to improve your credit score but haven’t seen any progress, it can be frustrating.

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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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CFPB Creates Corporate Offender Registry for Non-Banks

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday announced the publication of a final rule that will create a registry aimed at detecting and deterring corporate offenders who have violated consumer protection laws. This registry will track companies subject to federal, state, or local government or court orders, helping to identify repeat offenders and trends in recidivism.

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NJ AG Proposed Disparate Impact Rule to Fight Discrimination

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of New Jersey yesterday announced a proposed rule that clarifies prohibitions against disparate impact discrimination, including financial situations, and outlines how neutral policies can still result in unlawful discrimination.

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Debt Relief Orders hit record numbers

UK debt collections

A record number of Debt Relief Orders (DROs) were taken out in April, as the £90 fee for the insolvency option was scrapped. DROs are available to those on low incomes and clear existing debt on everything from council tax to energy bills and rent. Some 3,436 Debt relief orders were taken out in April – the highest monthly number since they were introduced in 2009, figures from the Insolvency Service , external show.

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Judge Grants Default Judgment for Plaintiff in FDCPA Case Over Text Message Sent After Cease Request

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Florida has granted a plaintiff’s motion for default judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case after the defendant replied to a cease communication text message with an inquiry about the plaintiff’s ability to make a partial payment. The plaintiff is seeking almost $5,000 in damages and attorney’s fees.

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Mortgage Borrowing decreasing in 2024

UK debt collections

UK Finance has released its latest Household Finance Review for Q1 2024 with the reporting highlighting that mortgage borrowing has decreased when compared with the same period the year before, despite a rise in mortgage applications at the end of 2023. Towards the end of last year as mortgage borrowing rates started to reduce, there was a noticeable uptick in the number of mortgage applications.

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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 Lanza Proceso para Reconocer Estándares de la Banca Abierta

Consumer Finance

CFPB finaliza normativa delineando las calificaciones para el establecimiento de las organizaciones que desarrollarán los estándares de la banca abierta.

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Appraisal Fees: A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers

Credit Corp

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone. You’ve worked hard to improve your credit, save up a down payment, and set aside enough money to cover the cost of unexpected repairs. If you want the process to go smoothly, it’s important to understand each step. Once a seller accepts your offer, you’ll need to pay for an appraisal. But how much is an appraisal fee?

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RS Group Maintains An Unparalleled Lead In Quality In Sounder Beacon

UK debt collections

An emergency can disrupt your flow and cause massive havoc. Mass discord and hysteria among people can lead to more casualties. Therefore, emergency alert systems have emerged as a valuable tool to mitigate such risks. Among these, sound beacons have become a valuable contributor. While countless options are available to select sounder beacons, RS Group has surpassed quality expectations.