Mon.Aug 12, 2024

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CFPB Takes Action to Stop Contract-for-Deed Investors from Setting Borrowers Up to Fail

Consumer Finance

The CFPB released an advisory opinion and research report on a form of home seller financing that is often referred to as contract for deed.

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Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Lack of SOL, Interest Disclosures in Letter

Account Recovery

In a case that was defended by Jeff Turner and David Shaver at Surdyk Dowd & Turner, a District Court judge in Michigan has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it did not specify whether interest was accruing on the debts or whether the statute of limitations had expired.

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Consumer advisory: Help is available for people facing housing problems because of a contract for deed

Consumer Finance

People living in a home paid for through a contract for deed can seek help to stay in their home instead of losing it when trouble strikes.

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Compliance Digest – August 12

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I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.

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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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Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra at the CFPB’s Field Hearing in St. Paul, Minnesota

Consumer Finance

Director Rohit Chopra discussed contracts for deed and the CFPB’s housing efforts at a field hearing in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Daily Digest – August 12. Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Lack of SOL, Interest Disclosures in Letter; Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Repayment Program

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Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Lack of SOL, Interest Disclosures in Letter Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Repayment Program Debt Collectors Banned Over Fraudulent Medical Billing Scheme Compliance Digest – August 12 WORTH NOTING: The world’s largest iceberg — the size of Rhode Island — is stuck and spinning in circles … Scientists have come up with the ideal amount of screen time for kids … The seven states that are going to decide the presidenti

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Compliance Digest – August 12

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I’m thrilled to announce that Bedard Law Group is the new sponsor for the Compliance Digest. Bedard Law Group, P.C. – Compliance Support – Defense Litigation – Nationwide Complaint Management – Turnkey Speech Analytics. And Our New BLG360 Program – Your Low Monthly Retainer Compliance Solution. Visit www.bedardlawgroup.com, email John H.

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Debt Collectors Banned Over Fraudulent Medical Billing Scheme

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Three Oklahoma men and their companies have been permanently barred from debt collection activities after running a fraudulent scheme targeting servicemembers, veterans, and seniors.

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Daily Digest – August 12. Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Lack of SOL, Interest Disclosures in Letter; Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Repayment Program

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Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Lack of SOL, Interest Disclosures in Letter Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Repayment Program Debt Collectors Banned Over Fraudulent Medical Billing Scheme Compliance Digest – August 12 WORTH NOTING: The world’s largest iceberg — the size of Rhode Island — is stuck and spinning in circles […]

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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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Judge Grants MSJ For Defense in FDCPA Case Over Lack of SOL, Interest Disclosures in Letter

Account Recovery

In a case that was defended by Jeff Turner and David Shaver at Surdyk Dowd & Turner, a District Court judge in Michigan has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was accused of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it did not specify whether interest was accruing on the debts […]

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Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Repayment Program

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The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Friday issued a preliminary injunction against President Biden’s SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which was designed to reduce monthly payments and expedite debt relief for approximately eight million student loan borrowers. This legal decision follows a temporary stay placed on the plan in July, initiated by a lawsuit from Missouri’s Attorney General.

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Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Repayment Program

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The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Friday issued a preliminary injunction against President Biden’s SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which was designed to reduce monthly payments and expedite debt relief for approximately eight million student loan borrowers.