insideARM Weekly Recap - Week of October 7th, 2024

The world of debt collection is never at a loss for updates, but separating the important stuff from the background noise isn't always easy. At insideARM, our goal is to help you answer those questions. Every Monday, we bring you a recap of the need-to-know highlights to help you stay informed.

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Remembering Larry Vasbinder: A Visionary in the Receivables Management Industry

AUSTIN, TX -- The Receivables Management industry mourns the loss of a true visionary, Larry Vasbinder, founder of Second Round, who passed away unexpectedly this past weekend after post-surgical complications. Larry’s legacy is one of innovation, resourcefulness and an unwavering commitment to improving the consumer experience. His absence is deeply felt.

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FTC's Invitation Homes Settlement: Federal Consumer Protection Laws In Rental Property Management

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a groundbreaking settlement with Invitation Homes, a large single-family rental home owner/operator, on September 24. The settlement, which includes a $48 million monetary judgment and substantial injunctive relief, introduces novel applications of Section 5 of the FTC Act (15 U.S.C. § 45) in excess of state and local law to: advertising rents and services, disclosing rents and fees in leasing, managing security deposits, credit reporting rent obligations, and advising residents of resident relief during the evictions process.

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Case in which CFPB came to financial institutions’ defense dismissed

An Illinois federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit that alleged that two Midwestern banks failed to provide repayment disclosures to borrowers, in a case that was unique because the CFPB came to the defense of the financial institutions.

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CFPB’s Chopra discusses privacy concerns and floats FCRA proposal

On September 19, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra delivered prepared remarks highlighting national security concerns related to the abuse and misuse of personal data. As previously covered by InfoBytes, Chopra emphasized President Biden’s recent Executive Order, which aims to prevent countries of concern from accessing Americans’ personal data, by highlighting how data brokers who sell sensitive data could be accessed by countries of concern, causing national security risks.

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insideARM Weekly Recap - Week of September 30th, 2024

We know that ARM industry professionals are pressed for time. This is why the editorial team at insideARM sifts through all the news and highlights only the most important stories each week. Read on for a breakdown of these stories and why we think you need to know about them.

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