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Debt Collection & Settlement News
Jun 18
CRL's Ellen Harnick on KCBS Radio in San Francisco
May 08
What Happens If You Are Sued by a Debt Collector?
Feb 25
CFPB Turns Toward Debt Collectors and Away from Consumers
Sep 19
Comment Period for CFPB Debt Collection Rule Closes with Consumer, Civil Rights Leaders Urging Major Changes

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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

Research & Policy

Research
February 16, 2017
Colorado Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Requiring Debt Buyers to Provide Proper Documentation
Research
December 15, 2016
Debt Buyers Hound Coloradans in Court for Debts They May Not Owe
Research
October 6, 2016
Initial Analysis of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Proposed Outline to Address Debt Collection Abuses
Letters to Congress
September 20, 2016
Fundamentally Improving Protections for Consumers Victimized by Predatory Debt Collection Practices
Testimony
July 28, 2016
Prepared Remarks of Graciela Aponte-Diaz Before the CFPB Field Hearing on Debt Collection, July 2016
Research
April 4, 2016
Past Due: Debt-collection Reforms That Protect Consumers Not Found to Restrict Credit Availability
Comment Letter
February 11, 2016
Comments to the Missouri Attorney General to Strengthen Proposed Reforms Aimed to Curb Predatory Debt-Collection Practices
Research
December 10, 2015
CRL Review: “Debt Collection Agencies and the Supply of Consumer Credit”
Research
April 21, 2015
State, Federal Regulator Actions Highlight Widespread Debt Buyer Abuses
Policy & Legislation
April 13, 2015
Debt Buyer Lawsuits Expected to Drain Over $7 Million from Mainers, including $1.4 Million through Wage Garnishment

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Kiran Sidhu
Policy Counsel
Lisa Stifler
Director of State Policy
Ellen Harnick
Executive Vice President & Western Office Director