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The evolution of AI & lending: Parallel journeys shaping the future

Abrigo

Banks & credit unions use technology to solve challenges AI today is the result of decades of research and development. Financial institutions have embraced advances in data-driven decision-making , using them to improve credit assessment, fraud prevention, and financial inclusion.

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RMAI Update August 2024

RMAi Blog

The Q&A largely focused on participant inquiries about the process of submitting medical debt rulemaking comments, the likelihood of the rule proposal surviving legal opposition, and the relevance of credit reporting. RMAI is concerned that the current exemption for credit cards is not broad enough. First Credit Union v.

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RMAI Update October 2024

RMAi Blog

In This Update Earlier this month, the CFPB issued an Advisory Opinion reminding debt collectors of their obligation to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Reg F’s prohibitions on false, deceptive, or misleading representations in the collection of medical debt (see RMAI’s October 4, 2024 Member Alert ).

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RMAI Update September 2024

RMAi Blog

On September 5, 2024 the CFPB issued its annual Fair Debt Collection Practices Act report. Medical debt, rental debt, and consumer complaints were among the topics focused on in the report. The report stated that the CFPB received approximately 109,900 debt collection complaints in 2023.

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How Many Points Will My Credit Score Increase When I Pay Off Collections?

CreditStrong for Business

When a consumer has an unpaid debt, the lender will generally conduct their own in-house collection efforts for approximately 30 to 60 days. If the debt remains unpaid for 90 days, most original creditors will forward the account to a third-party debt collection agency. Can You Remove Paid Collections From Your Credit Report?

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RMAI Update December 2024

RMAi Blog

CFPB expressed concern over social media influencers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram spreading misinformation about debt collections. The consumer didnt pay the providers bills, and eventually the provider retained a collection agency which reported the debts to credit reporting agencies.

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Which Credit Score Do Lenders Use? 

CreditStrong for Business

FICO is overwhelmingly used by most consumer credit lenders. VantageScore vs FICO Most people use the terms credit score and FICO Score the same way, but there’s more than one type of credit score. Both are valid and used by multiple types of lenders to determine your likelihood of repaying debts and credit risk.