A new law requires all Oregon health care providers to hold any debt for at least 90 days before assigning to a debt collector if … Continue reading
Equifax, Trans Union, and Experian, the three largest consumer credit reporting agencies (CRA’s) entered into an agreement with multiple states attorneys general and the federal … Continue reading
Since 2009 faith groups, government agencies, care providers, and private businesses come together to help our neighbors Southern participated in the 2017 Project Community Connect … Continue reading
Perhaps the most-oft heard word in the credit and collection industry in the past five years is “compliance”. ACA International, the national trade association of collectors, has … Continue reading
The last phase of a three year agreement is coming into effect this September. The three largest Credit Reporting Agencies (CRA’s) Trans Union, Equifax, and … Continue reading
Pressure has been growing in our industry that has created an environment in our industry that requires more documentation, more proof of debt, and more confirmation … Continue reading
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What is an “itemized statement” for debt collection purposes? 