Posts about "Student Loans and ABS"

Understanding the Hunstein Decision’s Impact on Debt Collection

In a recent Reuters Legal News article, Joseph Cioffi and Nicole Serratore discuss the Eleventh Circuit Hunstein case and the series of appeals which call into question debt collectors' routine practice of sharing consumer information with third-party vendors as part of collection activities.

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Reg F:  Finally Bright Line Rules Come to Debt Collection

Joseph Cioffi and Nicole Serratore recently discussed the CFPB’s new debt collection rules relating to communications between debt collectors and consumers, which gives greater control to consumers and reduces legal exposure for complying collectors. With the threat of an economic downturn and delinquencies rising across markets, compliance will become increasingly important, especially in...

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A Winter of Servicer Discontent

Student loan forgiveness efforts are stalled, federal agencies are attacking educational legal issues from a variety of angles, and coordinated action among agencies and attorneys general are expected to increase. With the Biden administration refocusing its efforts on regulatory oversight across various lending sectors, and recent stronger standards passed by the Department of Education (DOE) on...

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Student Loan Relief is Extended, But Court Relief Remains Elusive

A respite, however brief, can be refreshing, but the hope is always for more lasting change. For student loan borrowers, the hope has been for COVID-19 loan forbearance to lead to loan forgiveness. Such sweeping action doesn’t appear likely soon. But, there is an alternative that would be more targeted to the neediest borrowers and be more palatable to conservatives in Congress: making bankruptcy...

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Rethinking Your Approach to Insurance

There are pitfalls that those in asset-based financing should be mindful of, particularly when it comes to insurance and protecting collateral against loss. We spoke with Jack Schwartz, managing director of Davis+Gilbert Risk Management LLC, about key issues to keep in mind when buying policies. Jack has been working with clients for over 15 years with a particular emphasis on real estate and...

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SCOTUS Raises the Bar for Standing in Consumer Protection Claims

Lenders, servicers and others regulated by consumer protection statutes may be able to rest a bit easier following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez (Ramirez), where the Court filtered out over 75% of claimants in a consumer class action because they did not suffer actual harm from the alleged statutory violations. The Ramirez decision is also potentially...

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Of Forgiveness and Forbearance in Student Loan ABS

Last week, I moderated a panel on valuation and trends in student loan securitizations and the secondary market at the iiBig Virtual Education Finance & Loan Symposium. Below are some insights from me and my fellow panelists: Ian Rasmussen, Senior Director, ABS, at Fitch Ratings; Mark Weadick, Managing Director at SL Capital Strategies LLC; and Melvin Zhou, Director, ABS Consumer at Kroll Bond...

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