Member Alerts

Member Alert: RMAI Accepting Candidates for the 2022 Board of Directors

Looking to make an impact in the receivables management industry? Consider running for the RMAI Board of Directors.

RMAI is seeking qualified candidates who wish to run for a two-year term on the Board of Directors. In 2022, there will be two (2) open Director seats (for certified debt buying companies) on the 10-member Board. RMAI-certified members […]

2022-10-03T11:26:05-07:00November 8, 2021|Member Alerts|

Member Alert: Action Needed by November 8 – New York Proposed Revisions to Collection Regulation – Clarification and Reminder

If you are a business of less than 100 employees doing business in New York state, please comment by 5 P.M Eastern, Monday, November 8th.

BACKGROUND

On Friday, October 29th the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued proposed revisions to the regulation adopted in 2014 which regulates third-party collection agencies and debt buyers (23 […]

2022-10-03T10:00:12-07:00November 5, 2021|Member Alerts|

Member Alert: CFPB Releases Model Validation Notice in Spanish

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this week released a Spanish-language version of the model validation notice in Regulation F.  The CFPB provided the model validation notice for debt collectors to comply with the provisions in the new rule regarding disclosures to consumers.  Use of the model notice provides a safe harbor to debt collectors.

The final […]

2023-11-13T13:22:17-08:00October 22, 2021|Member Alerts|

Member Alert: California Governor Signs Two Collection Bills Into Law

Yesterday, Governor Newsom of California signed AB 1020 and SB 531 into law. Both laws will impact debt collection activities in California and should be reviewed by both legal counsel and operations to ensure compliance.

California AB 1020 – This law takes effect on January 1, 2022. The law will primarily impact hospitals, collection agencies, […]

2022-10-03T11:30:01-07:00October 6, 2021|Member Alerts|

Member Alert: Debt Buyers Must Be Licensed to Conduct Business in Minnesota

License Applications Must Be Submitted No Later Than January 1, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Commerce spearheaded a multi-year legislative effort to update Minnesota’s Collection Agency Act which resulted in the enactment of Chapter # 4 of the First Special Session of 2021 (relevant text appears on pages 54-64). Included in this […]

2024-10-15T13:40:30-07:00September 3, 2021|Member Alerts|

Member Alert: DFPI Debt Collector License Application Due By December 31, 2021

As RMAI has previously reported to our members, starting January 1, 2022, anyone collecting debt in California must be licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).  DFPI recently sent out the message below with details on the application process and requirements, which we felt would be helpful to RMAI members. The 

2023-11-13T13:21:54-08:00September 1, 2021|Member Alerts|

RMAI Recommends Suspension of Communications to Consumers Affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida and California Wildfires

Louisiana Prohibits Telephonic Solicitations

RMAI extends its thoughts of support to all of those affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida and the California wildfires. RMAI recommends all members temporarily suspend collection calls and communications to consumers in the portions of the following states directly affected by an emergency:

  • California
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi

To find out more about all […]

2023-11-13T10:23:45-08:00August 30, 2021|Member Alerts|

Member Alert: CFPB Confirms November 30th Effective Date for Debt Collection Rule

Get your ducks in a row – the final debt collection rule goes into effect November 30, 2021.

Coming as a surprise to everyone, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau decided not to extend the implementation date of the debt collection rules.

RMAI recorded several webinars on Regulation F, and encourages members to utilize these resources to […]

2024-04-18T06:57:45-07:00July 30, 2021|Member Alerts|
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