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Collingswood, NJ: ARMing Heroes has announced that applications for the 2013 No Debts for Vets program are now being accepted. Visit our website at www.armingheroes.org and download and complete the No Debts for Vets Grant Application on the left-hand side of the page. We will be accepting applications now through September 11, 2013.
Last year […]
Debt Buyers to be Licensed in Connecticut
This DBA Member Alert is to advise our members of a new licensing requirement in the state of Connecticut that will take effect October 1, 2013. The new requirement will impact all purchasers of delinquent or defaulted claims with Connecticut addresses in their portfolios.
Connecticut Senate Bill 911, […]
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has named seven senior staff members with extensive experience in consumer protection and antitrust law.
“I am very pleased to have such a strong leadership team at the FTC,” Ramirez said. “Their knowledge and experience will help keep the FTC at the forefront in promoting competition and protecting American consumers.”
Deborah […]
Sacramento, CA – June 12, 2013 – DBA International (DBA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified independent third-party auditing firms to provide compliance audits related to DBA’s Debt Buyer Certification Program. If selected by DBA, firms will be designated as an “Approved Auditing Firm” and will be listed on DBA’s website and […]
Important Changes to Minnesota’s Statute of Limitations and Default Judgment Requirements
On May 24, 2013, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed into law House Bill 80, a bill that amends the Minnesota statute of limitations requirements and creates new standards for documentary evidence prior to obtaining a default judgment on a consumer debt.
The changes to […]
Monarch Cares – Sends Relief to Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Philadelphia, PA In response to the massive tornado that devastated parts of Oklahoma City and its suburbs, Monarch Cares, Monarch Recovery Management, Inc.’s charitable program is stepping up to bring relief to the victims of one of the deadliest US tornados.
Monarch Cares, which supports local organizations making […]
Important Changes to Minnesota’s Statute of Limitations
and Default Judgment Requirements
On May 24, 2013, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed into law House Bill 80, a bill that amends the Minnesota statute of limitations requirements and creates new standards for documentary evidence prior to obtaining a default judgment on a consumer debt.
The changes to […]
Payday Loans: Not All States Allow the Collection of Payday Loans
Members are reminded to review with their counsel the various state requirements on payday loans.
Recently, the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and the Division of Banks ordered a cease in collections on payday loans to a series of collection agencies. Massachusetts law prohibits […]
Payday Loans: Not All States Allow the Collection of Payday Loans
Members are reminded to review with their counsel the various state requirements on payday loans. Recently, the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and the Division of Banks ordered a cease in collections on payday loans to a series of collection agencies. Massachusetts law […]
DBA International is proud to announce that Glenn Vician of American Acceptance Co. LLC has become the first DBA member to achieve both individual and company certification after completing the requirements of the Debt Buyer Certification Program following the program’s approval by DBA members at this year’s annual conference in February.
To facilitate certification, DBA has […]