FI showroom red and grey logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
NewsJuly 18, 2018

CallPass, Xirgo Roll Out LTE-M GPS Device for BHPH Dealers

The two companies have rolled out what they claim to be the first production-ready LTE-M GPS tracking device for the BHPH dealer and vehicle finance industries.

Read More →
NewsJuly 27, 2017

CFPB: Small-Dollar Lending, Debt-Collection Rules Are Coming

The day Republicans introduced joint resolutions in both houses aimed at blocking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new arbitration rule, a bureau staffer noted in a blog post that the regulator isn't done writing, issuing and finalizing rules.

Read More →
NewsNovember 5, 2015

FTC Announces Multiagency Crackdown on Abusive Debt Collectors

Operation Collection Protection has resulted in 115 total actions against debt collectors this year, 30 of which were announced during the FTC’s press conference to announce the multiagency initiative.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsOctober 28, 2015

CFPB Orders SNAAC to Pay $3.28 Million for Illegal Debt Collection Practices

Four months after suing SNAAC for employing illegal debt collection practices, the CFPB has ordered the finance company to pay $3.28 million in refunds and fines to resolve the regulator's claims.

Read More →
NewsOctober 1, 2015

CFPB Takes Action Against Westlake and Its Title-Lending Subsidiary

The bureau ordered the subprime auto finance source and its subsidiary to pay a $4.25 million civil penalty for illegal debt-collection tactics and $44.1 million in consumer redress.

Read More →
NewsJune 17, 2015

CFPB Sues Auto Lender for Aggressive Debt Collection Tactics

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued auto loan company Security National Automotive Acceptance Company for aggressive and misleading debt collection tactics against military service members.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsFebruary 26, 2015

Santander Agrees to $9.35 Million DOJ Settlement

Santander has agreed to settle charges that it illegally repossessed more than a thousand cars it financed for active service members over a five-year period.

Read More →
Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 24, 2015

CPS CEO: Finance Source Ahead of the Compliance Curve

Consumer Portfolio Services CEO Charles Bradley laid out the lender’s compliance efforts during a quarterly earnings call last week. The finance source’s subprime lending activities are currently being investigated by Department of Justice.

Read More →
NewsJune 12, 2014

Dealer Settles Complaint Regarding Collections Practices

The Idaho Attorney General has reached an agreement with a dealership that will prohibit it from engaging in harassing debt collection or repossession acts or practices. The dealership also resolved several consumer complaints.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsJuly 11, 2013

The CFPB Puts Debt Collectors on Notice

The CFPB is now taking consumer complaints regarding debt collectors. The bureau also warned firms they will be held accountable for unlawful debt-collection activities.

Read More →