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CFPB Order Makes it Clear: Nonbanks Should Prepare for CFPB Supervision

The CFPB recently published a decision and order subjecting a nonbank consumer lender to its supervisory authority based on its determination that the lender may be “engaging, or has engaged, in conduct that poses risks to consumers.”

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[Webinar] Multi-Channel AI: Improve Contacts and Increase Revenue Compliantly 

AI is everywhere right now, and the collections industry is no exception. Some debt collectors have been early adopters, eager to stay on the cutting edge, while others have chosen to sit on the sidelines to watch how the landscape develops.   

What’s the right path for your organization? Join speakers John Kelan of Hunter Warfield, Mike Frost of Frost Echols, and Amit Ambre of Skit.ai to hear them weigh in on this rapidly evolving technology during Multi-Channel AI: Improve Contacts and Increase Revenue Compliantly on April 4 at 2 PM ET. Register now. 

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Improve Your Digital Contact Strategy with Email Append [sponsored]

Debt collectors added digital communications to their omnichannel outreach strategies as soon as regulators gave the green light on emailing, texting and other forms of digital communication. While each channel has its pros and cons, testing can help you identify which channel may work best for different types of consumers. For example, some people may be more likely to open and respond to emails than a text or letter. Emailing can also be less expensive than sending texts, direct mail or making phone calls. To successfully incorporate email and ensure right-party contact, you need a verified and up-to-date email list.

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insideARM Weekly Recap- Week of March 25, 2024

There is never a shortage of news in the world of debt collection. At insideARM, we try to help you stay on top of the most crucial news by bringing you one piece of relevant news each day. We publish articles covering topics our editorial team thinks are the most important for ARM industry professionals to stay compliant while increasing revenue. That said, even with a streamlined news source, it can be difficult for even the most organized person to stay on top of what is going on in an industry that is changing rapidly. So, starting today and continuing weekly on Mondays, we are going to bring you the insideARM Weekly Recap, a synopsis of everything we highlighted during the week and why our editorial team thinks you should know about it.

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CFPB and FTC Amicus Brief Signals Stance on “Pay-to-Pay” Fees Under FDCPA

On February 27, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief in the 11th Circuit case Glover and Booze v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC arguing that certain convenience fees charged by mortgage servicer debt collectors are prohibited by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).  This brief comes on the heels of an amicus brief Alston & Bird LLP filed on behalf of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).  In its brief, the MBA urged the 11th Circuit to uphold the legality of the fees at issue.

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CFPB Encourages New York to Ban Unfair or Abusive Conduct

On March 19, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) published a blog touting letters it has sent to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Senate leaders, and New York State Assembly leaders to highlight the importance of a ban on abusive or unfair conduct that is being considered in pending New York legislation.

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Starmark Financial Announces Call Center Expansion

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Starmark Financial is excited to announce the expansion of a new 80+ seat call center facility in Trevose, Pa. located just outside of Philadelphia. The new location will feature all new amenities and technology for employees allowing Starmark a greater footprint for its purchasing business and collection partners.

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Help Wanted: Predictive, Collaborative and Intelligent Contact Data

25 April 2024 at 03:00 p.m.

When your contact data isn’t meeting expectations, your organization lags behind. In this webinar by TransUnion, we'll discuss transformative technologies to make your data smarter and more strategic to optimize customer communications.

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