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March

10
2023
Industry News

New Wyoming Bill Requires Licensure for Debt-Buyers

On February 27, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed into law House Bill 284, which requires debt buyers be licensed as “collection agencies” starting July 1, 2023.

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March

10
2023
Trends

‘Big 3′ credit bureaus received most consumer complaints in record-setting year

Consumer complaints about credit reporting companies nearly doubled from 2021 to 2022, according to an analysis released Thursday by the MASSPIRG Education Fund.

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March

9
2023
Industry News

Visa Rule Updates for Collection Agencies and Repayments of Debt or Overdue Receivables

Visa is introducing a new merchant category code and rules for collection agencies. New rules are also being introduced for the repayment of overdue receivables, and existing debt repayment rules will be updated.

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March

9
2023
Industry News

SoFi Bank sues to block Biden’s student loan payment pause

WASHINGTON — A private bank is trying to force the Biden administration to end its pause on federal student loan payments, arguing the moratorium has no legal basis and has cost the bank, known for its refinancing business, millions of dollars in profits.

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March

9
2023
Industry News

DFPI Statement: Silvergate Bank to Begin Voluntary Liquidation

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation announced today that Silvergate Bank, a state-chartered bank under the supervision of the DFPI, has voluntarily begun the process of liquidation. Silvergate Bank is based in La Jolla, California.

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