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DBA Creates Bud Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award

DBA Creates Bud Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award
Nominations accepted through November 30, 2013

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DBA International has created the Bud Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award to recognize an individual for outstanding leadership and dedication to the debt buying industry. Bud is considered one of the debt buying industry’s founding fathers. His vision, leadership, and advocacy were instrumental in the […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-23T11:17:08-08:00November 15, 2013|RMAI Update|

DBA 2014 Board Elections

DBA 2014 Board Elections
DBA International to hold elections for two open seats on the Board of Directors

DBA International is seeking qualified candidates who wish to run for a two-year term on the Board of Directors. In 2014, there will be two (2) open Director seats on the 10-member Board that the DBA […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-23T11:17:20-08:00November 7, 2013|RMAI Press Releases|

2013 Regulations Update

2013 Regulations Update

Texas & Massachusetts

In 2013, the State of Texas and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts adopted regulatory changes impacting the collection industry that all members should be aware of if their account portfolios include accounts located within these jurisdictions. Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

TEXAS

On April 15, 2013, the […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-23T11:19:21-08:00October 30, 2013|RMAI Update|

ACF Skins Games Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia Break Half-Million-Dollar Mark

The Atlantic Credit & Finance Skins Game benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia took place at Ballyhack Golf Club on October 14, 2013. In its eighth year, the tournament has now raised over $500,000 dollars to benefit the local Boys & Girls Clubs.

“A half of a million dollars makes a huge impact […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-19T21:26:25-08:00October 14, 2013|Member Community Involvement|

Charleston County school leaders explore public-private replication of Meeting Street Academy

Meeting Street Academy has proven it can give low-income students a high-quality, private school education at virtually no cost to parents…Continue Reading

Aurora Sain2021-01-29T15:18:40-08:00October 9, 2013|Member Community Involvement|

Connecticut and Washington State Licensing Takes Effect October 1st

Connecticut and Washington State Licensing Takes Effect October 1st

DBA International members are reminded that the new Connecticut and Washington state licensing requirements for debt buyers are set to take effect on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. If you own accounts that belong to either Connecticut or Washington residents, please make sure that your company has taken the […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-23T11:19:26-08:00September 23, 2013|Member Alerts|

CFPB Issues Fair Credit Reporting Act Guidance

CFPB Issues Fair Credit Reporting Act Guidance

On September 4, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued CFPB Bulletin 2013-09 to provide guidance on the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requirement that furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), including debt buying and debt collection companies, investigate consumer disputes that arise from […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-23T11:20:19-08:00September 18, 2013|Member Alerts|

CFPB Amicus Brief on Out-of-Stat Debt May Offer Clues to FDCPA Rulemaking Approach

The CFPB recently posted on its website the text of an amicus brief filed (jointly with the FTC) in a FDCPA case involving an out-of-statute debt collection letter. The assertions made in the brief may provide insight into how the CFPB may approach out-of-statute debt in the upcoming FDCPA rulemaking. Some excerpts from the […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-23T11:20:27-08:00September 9, 2013|Member Alerts|

California “Fair Debt Buying Practices Act” Signed Into Law

California “Fair Debt Buying Practices Act” Signed Into Law

Today, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the “Fair Debt Buying Practices Act” (Senate Bill 233). DBA worked with an industry coalition to secure reasonable amendments to the bill during a lengthy negotiation process with the author, the California Attorney General, and consumer groups. […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-23T11:20:33-08:00July 30, 2013|Member Alerts|

DBA Seeks Third Party Collection Agency for Certification Council

DBA Seeks Third Party Collection Agency for Certification Council

The DBA International Board of Directors is accepting applications from representatives of third party collection agencies who wish to be considered for a position on the Debt Buyer Certification Council (Council). The Council is the 11-member governing body that administers the Debt Buyer Certification Program […]

Aurora Sain2021-01-23T11:20:52-08:00July 18, 2013|RMAI Certification|