01/13/2022 5:00 P.M. 5 minute read The CFPB’s bulletin explains the duties of debt collectors and furnishers of information when collecting or reporting medical debts covered by the No Surprises Act. Editor’s note: This article is available for members only. Purpose of Bulletin 2022-01 On Jan. 13, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued Bulletin […]
We asked ACA members about the ups and downs of implementing Reg F—one of the biggest requirements for the accounts receivable management industry from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to date. 01/04/2022 9:45 A.M. 3 minute read Courtney Reynaud, president of Creditor’s Bureau USA, Fresno, California; ACA board member and president-elect. What Are You Grateful […]
Plaintiffs, including ACA and members of the Nevada Collectors Association, filed amended pleadings and renewed their motion for an injunction to delay the effect of the law, which restricts medical debt collection and credit reporting in Nevada and conflicts with federal law, including Reg F. 12/13/2021 2:40 P.M. 7.5 minute read With Reg F now […]
This month’s webinars for members will include an overview of important end-of-year topics such as preparing for legal challenges under Reg F; California’s licensing regulations in 2022; and an overview of ACA’s accomplishments and ongoing goals. Editor’s note: This article is available for members only. 12/08/2021 2:10 PM 2.5 minute read Recording Streaming Info: Stream […]
1.5 minute read More than ever, particularly with Regulation F limiting the number of contact attempts and communications to seven times per debt, per week, every contact must count. Matt Wolk, senior director of Neustar, a TransUnion company, and Jim Beck, chief operations officer at MRS, recently joined ACA International’s Director of Education Kelli Krueger […]
The bureau released guidance to help clarify FCRA name-matching procedures for CRAs and to help consumers understand their Reg F rights. 2.5 minute read Under the leadership of Director Rohit Chopra, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued an advisory opinion to ensure that consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) provide accurate data in consumer reports and, […]
Call caps and other communication requirements in the Washington, D.C. debt collection legislation should be consistent with the CFPB’s debt collection rule and state laws to protect consumers and businesses, according to public hearing discussion. 11/29/2021 3:30 PM 4.5 minute read The need for clarity and consistency between the Washington, D.C., City Council’s proposed permanent […]
The moment we’ve all been waiting for—perhaps since the inception of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—is here. Reg F is in effect Nov. 30, and ACA International’s resources on the CFPB’s debt collection rule remain available as a guide to help members succeed. ACA will also update these resources as needed and provide continuing education […]
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