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FTC Returns More Than $3.7 Million To Consumers Harmed by Online Lender Avant

Account Recovery

The Federal Trade Commission is returning more than $3.7 million to consumers who lost money because of unfair and deceptive loan servicing practices by online lender Avant, LLC. Million To Consumers Harmed by Online Lender Avant appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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FTC Bans Payday Lenders, Forgives Illegal Debt as Part of Settlement

Account Recovery

The Federal Trade Commission yesterday announced a settlement with the owners and operators of a “vast payday lending” scheme that overcharged consumers by millions of dollars which will see all of the outstanding debts be forgiven and deemed paid in full while also banning the defendants from the lending industry.

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Credit Union Trades Applaud CFPB Decision To Supervise Fintechs

Collection Industry News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s decision to establish supervisory powers over nonbank financial institutions will level the playing field and subject those companies to much-needed scrutiny, credit union trade groups informed the agency Tuesday. Response From Credit Union Trade Groups.

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What Does IBR Mean? Independent Business Review – Explained

Hudson Weir

The primary aim of an IBR is to provide lenders with an unbiased evaluation of a company’s: Current financial position Future trading prospects Overall business model and financial strategies Management capabilities and operational efficiency Qualified accountants or insolvency practitioners usually carry out IBRs.

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CFPB Sued Again Over Small Business Lending Rule

Account Recovery

A trade group representing non-bank financial institutions that provide sales-based financing to businesses has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau claiming it has overstepped its authority by issuing a rule regulating how lenders must collect and submit data related to small business lending activities.

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The Pros and Cons of Voluntary Repossession

Credit Corp

Key takeaways: If you are late on car payments, voluntarily returning your vehicle can reduce fees and show responsibility to your lender. Voluntary repossession involves proactively returning a financed car to the lender rather than forcing the lender to seize it back once your loan is in default.

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Collections Economics 101 for Digital Lenders

True Accord

based lender following GAAP accounting, the lender’s net loss rate (or net charge off rate) is the ultimate metric. For lenders, even the largest international banks, loan losses are the largest expense line in the budget so it’s important to prepare for those losses. How do lenders and debt collectors use roll rates?

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