Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

Being served with a debt collection lawsuit may be one of the most stressful financial situations you can face when behind on payments. These legal actions don't come out of nowhere, though. They're ...

A Massachusetts borrower sued the servicer last year after she was surprised with a $200,000 mortgage bill, after 16 years of ...

Understanding debt collection thresholds can help you navigate your options and avoid legal consequences.

Being served with a debt collection lawsuit can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already strapped for cash and struggling to make ends meet. The sudden reality of legal action, coupled with ...

PHOENIX — Anne Munoz thought something was wrong the moment she was served a lawsuit. “When you come after me wrongfully, I'm going to make as much noise as possible, and that's what I've done,” Munoz ...

Right now, Americans are grappling with unprecedented levels of credit card debt. The average cardholder owes about $8,000 on their credit cards and the total amount of credit card debt nationwide ...

On the screen was a list of every debt collection lawsuit against a resident of her city, at least 4,500 in just five years. Henderson asked to see her own street. On her block of 16 modest ...

Every morning, Alaska’s court system publishes an updated list of new civil lawsuits filed across the state during the past week. And every morning, that list is dominated by debt collection cases, ...

Key Takeaways Commercial debt collection agencies typically charge contingency fees ranging from 15% to 50% of ...

PHOENIX — Anne Munoz thought something was wrong the moment she was served a lawsuit. “When you come after me wrongfully, I'm going to make as much noise as possible, and that's what I've done,” Munoz ...

PHOENIX — Anne Munoz thought something was wrong the moment she was served a lawsuit. “When you come after me wrongfully, I'm going to make as much noise as possible, and that's what I've done,” Munoz ...