Debt Collection, Debt Buyers, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The CFPB has issued a request for comments regarding debt collection practices. This is the first step in the CFPB’s rule making […]
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Amending The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
On October 30, 2013, U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced H.R. 3402, the Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act. The bill was
Bank of America Liable For Mortgage Fraud
On October 23, 2013, Bank of America was found liable for civil fraud in a federal lawsuit filed in New York. The
JP Morgan Chase To Settle With U.S. Government — But Is The Settlement A Tax Break?
Over the last two weeks, we have seen the Too Big To Fail banks agree to some rather large settlements
Updates on the National Mortgage Settlement
Early in 2012, five banks agreed to a $25 billion mortgage settlement after being accused of a number of improprieties
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Consent, And You
In general, when you apply for a credit card, an automobile loan, or a home loan, you are consenting to
Are Judges Trending Pro-Homeowner?
The New York Times ran an article on Saturday that takes a look at judges that are taking a critical view of
A New Path To Home Ownership
I just read an article on Dennis Rodkin’s blog about Hyperion Homes, a company with a new approach to renting and purchasing
Lawmakers push hospitals to standardize patient debt collections
A sudden and unexpected serious injury or illness can catch anyone off guard. In fact, this particular scenario inspires more
State of Illinois v. Safeguard Part 2 — Consumer Illustrations
According to AG Madigan’s complaint, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is aware of over 200 complaints from Illinois consumers against Safeguard