Library: Debt

Research Federal Debt Collection, Servicing, & Debt Relief Requirements.

Federal debt-related requirements address areas such as debt collection practices, consumer communications, disclosures, debt servicing, debt relief services, fees, consumer protections, and other practices involving consumer debt.

Federal requirements may come from statutes, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations and guidance, Federal Trade Commission rules and guidance, and other government materials. The requirements relevant to an organization can depend on the type of debt-related activity it performs, its relationship to the consumer or debt, and the products or services it provides.

Use the materials below to research federal debt collection, servicing, and debt relief requirements and government guidance relevant to your organization’s activities.

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