When the CFPB introduced Reg F in late 2020, a lot of attention focused on the change in collector-debtor communication practices. A less discussed, but equally significant change is the increased oversight responsibilities creditors have when outsourcing collections. With the CFPB’s announcement about extending its supervisory authority to non-bank financial institutions, vendor management and auditing is increasingly becoming a priority for originators and lenders. As a result, for collection agencies, robust compliance management and reporting capabilities now represent a competitive advantage when marketing their services to creditors.
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CINCINNATI, OH - Slovin & Associates, a Cincinnati-based law firm that provides clients with the personal, hands-on accessibility of a small law firm combined with the deep experience of industry veterans, is proud to support dozens of local artists through its new office.
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On May 4, the Colorado governor signed SB 23-093 to cap the interest rate on medical debt at three percent per year. The Act outlines numerous provisions, including that entities collecting on a medical debt must provide a consumer with a written copy of a payment plan within seven days for medical debt that is payable in four or more installments.
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