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October

18
2022
Industry News

TransUnion, Equifax, Experian may have violated credit reporting rules, Rep. Jim Clyburn says

Rep. James Clyburn, chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, asked the CFPB to investigate Experian, Equifax and TransUnion for allegedly failing to address consumer disputes during the pandemic.

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October

18
2022
Industry News

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Cameron Warns Kentuckians of Student Loan Scams

FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 17, 2022) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today issued a consumer alert warning Kentuckians of possible student loan scams following beta testing of the federal student debt relief application. Kentuckians should report suspected scams to ag.ky.gov/scams.

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October

18
2022
Trends

Auto Loan Delinquencies on the Rise, But Consumers Continue to Place Great Value on Such Loans

Lower inventories, higher prices and reduced demand, among other factors, are central to some of the changing dynamics in the auto finance market, resulting in a rise in auto loan delinquency rates. A new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) study, “A Critical Eye on Auto Performance,” found that despite an increase in serious auto loan delinquencies, consumers possessing multiple credit products continue to value auto loans nearly as much as mortgages, and much more than their credit cards.

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October

18
2022
Industry News

New York Governor Signs Bill on Student Loan Collection Fees

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation, S.B. 7862B, last week waiving the 22% collection fee on student-related debt. The legislation passed both the Assembly and Senate with wide margins in June. The legislation was then delivered to the governor and signed into law on Oct. 12.

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October

18
2022
Industry News

Consumer Fraud Act Amendment Would Prohibit Automakers and Dealers from Offering Vehicle Feature Subscriptions

New Jersey State Representative Paul Moriarty (D - Camden and Gloucester) has formally proposed a new bill to prohibit auto manufacturers and dealers from offering subscriptions for vehicle features if the components necessary for that feature are already installed on the vehicle at the time of sale.

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