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Getty Images When the state-mandated shutdowns started last March, Skyler Fort, a painting contractor in northern Michigan, turned to his local credit union, 4Front Credit Union, for a PPP loan. Many Americans sought out loans in the past…
The worldwide pandemic has caused much financial hardship all over our country, and New York State has halted the collection of medical, and student debt owed…
The NFCC often receives readers questions asking us what they should do in their money situation. We pick some to share that others could be asking…
The Office of the New York State Attorney General is considering bringing claims against Credit Acceptance Corp. in connection with the subprime lender’s originations, collections and…
Due to the national public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections…
The vast majority of lenders use your FICO credit score to evaluate your credit risk as a consumer when they are deciding whether or not to…
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Your next DM on Facebook or Instagram could soon be from a debt collector. New regulations set to go in effect later…
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 10: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) speaks during a Senate Judiciary … [+] Committee hearing on November 10, 2020 on Capitol Hill…
Fraudulent credit card activities via remote and other digital payment channels increased by 29 percent in the Philippines since the coronavirus pandemic-induced lockdowns, underscoring greater vigilance…
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