NACA Joins Groups Urging Congress for Bankruptcy Relief for Consumers Impacted by COVID-19

NACA and other groups sent a letter to congressional leaders with policy recommendations for how to provide bankruptcy relief to debt-burdened consumers impacted by the global pandemic.

NACA in the News: Hill offers measure for speedy access to check deposit funds

Arkansas Democrat Gazette Hill offers measure for speedy access to check deposit funds. “Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, said Hill’s changes are an improvement…

NACA in the News: What to do if you can’t make your rent or mortgage payments because of the coronavirus pandemic

CNBC What to do if you can’t make your rent or mortgage payments because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Lenders have certain obligations under your mortgage contracts, says Ira Rheingold, executive…

In the States: Ohio NACA Members Urge Courts to Suspend Non-Emergency Proceedings

NACA Ohio members sent a letter to Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Ohio Supreme Court urging the immediate suspension of all non-emergency landlord-tenant hearings, debt collection hearings, and foreclosures.…

NACA in the News: Banks Raise Hackles as CFPB Enforcement Ramps Up

Bloomberg, Banks Raise Hackles as CFPB Enforcement Ramps Up “Overall enforcement remains down, said Christine Hines, the legislative director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates. The CFPB is still not…

NACA in the News: A $500 Annual Fee and Hours on Hold? Travel Rewards Credit Card Holders Fume Over Coronavirus Cancellations

Money, A $500 Annual Fee and Hours on Hold? Travel Rewards Credit Card Holders Fume Over Coronavirus Cancellations “‘Yesterday’s announcement about travel to Europe has clearly impacted the industry and consumers,’ says…

NACA and Allies Send Letter to Wells Fargo Executive on Forced Arbitration

In February, Wells Fargo ended forced arbitration for employees with sexual harassment claims. NACA joined this letter to Wells Fargo HR head David Galloreese to urge Wells Fargo to extend…

NACA in the News: With the CFPB’s future uncertain, New York and other states want to step in

Marketplace With the CFPB’s future uncertain, New York and other states want to step in. “‘What the New York State Administration is doing is they’re saying, ‘look, the CFPB is…

NACA in the News: Zombie debt: What consumers should consider in light of a new CFPB proposal

Bankrate Zombie debt: What consumers should consider in light of a new CFPB proposal. “‘It will work to hurt consumers because what they’re basically saying is debts that are no…