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Debt Collection & Settlement News
Sep 19
Comment Period for CFPB Debt Collection Rule Closes with Consumer, Civil Rights Leaders Urging Major Changes
Sep 11
CFPB’s Proposed Debt Collection Rule Faces Strong Bipartisan Opposition
Jul 24
Consumer Groups Ask CFPB to Extend Debt Collection Rule Comment Period
Jul 23
Consumer advocates say CFPB’s new debt collection proposal is inadequate

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Information for Consumers
State of Lending in America
The report outlines predatory lending practices in various fields of consumer lending, and explains why protecting fair, affordable access to credit is vital for both consumers and the U.S. economy.

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Debt Collection & Settlement: The Impact

In 2010, the Federal Trade Commission banned debt settlement providers from collecting compensation until the provider actually settles a consumer’s debt.

Research & Policy

Comment Letter
September 19, 2019
Debt Collection Rule Should Not Perpetuate Abusive Practices And Widen The Racial Wealth Gap
Comment Letter
September 19, 2019
Strengthen The Proposed Debt Collection Rule To Fulfill The CFPB’s Obligation To Faithfully Implement The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
Research
September 11, 2019
Poll: Strong Bipartisan Opposition Among Voters to Major Components of the Proposed New CFPB Debt Collection Rule
Research
March 20, 2019
The Case Against Illegal Debt Collection
Research
March 18, 2019
Debt By Default: Debt Collection Practices in Washington 2012–2016

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Kiran Sidhu
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Lisa Stifler
Director of State Policy
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Western Office Director