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Texas A&M Journal of Property Law CFP for consumer law symposium

Public Citizen

  In addition, the Symposium welcomes discussion over the recent decision by the Uniform Law Commission to address debt collection efforts by third-party debt collectors or buyers based on default judgments. 

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CFPB Complaint Report Returns to Debt Collection

Consumer Financial Services Law

Here are the highlights: Debt collection, mortgage and credit reporting continue to be the leaders in complaint volume; Debt collections complaints comprise 27% of the total cumulative complaints received to date by the CFPB; Student loan complaints showed the greatest increase over the same period for 2015 with a 120% increase.

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

Better Credit Blog

Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.

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How To Remove Resurgent Capital Services From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Your credit score has more of an impact on your life than you might realize, often acting as the deciding factor when you want to buy a house, purchase a car with financing, or get a student loan. Getting your debt verified can be simple with a debt validation letter template.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Department of Education’s decision to terminate its federal student loan contracts with private collection agencies. State Activities: On December 15, the New York Department of Financial Services released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for third-party debt collectors and debt buyers.

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How To Remove Allied Collection Service From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Allied collects for service providers and lenders in the following industries: Commercial debt. Medical debt. Retail debt. Student loans. Here’s how: Demand evidence of the debt. But you should take a crack at this strategy even if the debt is legitimate. 1607 Central Avenue. Columbus, IN 47201.

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How To Remove Account Control Technology From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Healthcare debt. Student loan debt. Telecom and cable debt. Utility debt. Companies opt for assistance from third-party debt collectors like ACT when they are unsuccessful at collecting payments. How Does Account Control Technology Work?