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Banks Profiting From Overdraft Coverage Plans, Federal Agency Says

By ConsiderChapter13, on June 16th, 2013

Banks Profiting From Overdraft Coverage Plans, Federal Agency Says

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From the CFPB

By ConsiderChapter13, on June 9th, 2013

The expanded Consumer Complaint Database now available.

This is a worker’s comp case but was simply too good not to post. Female employee traveling for her employer met a “friend.” With him, at her hotel, became “injured whilst engaging in sexual intercourse when a glass light fitting above the bed was pulled from its mount and fell on her.” She sued . . . → Read More: Too Good Not to Share

CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU FINALIZES AMENDMENTS TO ABILITY-TO-REPAY RULE

By ConsiderChapter13, on May 30th, 2013

Rules To Facilitate Lending by Certain Small Creditors and Community Lenders

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized rules to facilitate access to credit by creating specific exemptions and modifications to the CFPB’s Ability-to-Repay rule for small creditors, community development lenders, and housing stabilization programs. The amendments also revised rules . . . → Read More: CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU FINALIZES AMENDMENTS TO ABILITY-TO-REPAY RULE

CFPB Update

By ConsiderChapter13, on May 27th, 2013

Bureau Report Highlights Student Debt As A Roadblock To Opportunity For Consumers – Bureau Identifies Path Forward to Spur Affordable Repayment Options CFPB Amends Card Act Rule To Make It Easier For Stay-At-Home Spouses And Partners To Get Credit Cards – Amendment Allows Consumers Who Are 21 Or Older To Rely On Accessible . . . → Read More: CFPB Update

Mortgage Settlement Monitor Reports Consumer Relief Data

By ConsiderChapter13, on May 27th, 2013

Joseph Smith nears completion of his consumer relief crediting and compliance reviews of servicing reforms

RALEIGH, N.C. – Joseph A. Smith, Jr., Monitor of the National Mortgage Settlement, has received an update on the consumer relief activities the five banks that are parties to the Settlement reported through March . . . → Read More: Mortgage Settlement Monitor Reports Consumer Relief Data

Taking Bankruptcy Abuse to a Whole New Level

By ConsiderChapter13, on May 27th, 2013

Your car has been impounded and you can’t afford the ransom to secure its release. The answer to your dilemma appears as you wander the corridor of the impoundment offices. An “angel” appears offering a solution to your problem. For a small fee of $500 the “angel” will set you and your wheels free. . . . → Read More: Taking Bankruptcy Abuse to a Whole New Level

48th Annual NACTT Seminar – REGISTER NOW – Discounted Registration Ends June 15th

By ConsiderChapter13, on May 19th, 2013

NACTT is pleased to have in their all-star seminar lineup, Jenny Doling. Ms. Doling was recently awarded the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys’ Distinguished Service Award. NACBA recognized Ms. Doling for her many years of invaluable service to the national organization, as well as, her extraordinary contribution to advancing the goals . . . → Read More: 48th Annual NACTT Seminar – REGISTER NOW – Discounted Registration Ends June 15th

Foreclosures

By ConsiderChapter13, on May 12th, 2013

Foreclosures Up: Queens, NY Orlando, Florida Ohio Foreclosures Down: Kansas, Missouri South Florida – down from No. 1 to No. 3 RealtyTrac: US Home Repossessions Fell in April