The Truth In Lending Act (TILA) requires “meaningful disclosure of credit terms,” which translates to “simple and easy-to-read.” TILA applies to most types of credit, including closed-end credit—such as an auto loan or mortgage, or open-ended credit—such as a credit card. TILA does… Read More ›
Payment Card Industry
What’s Trending in Debt Delinquencies
A survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed that total outstanding household debt, including home mortgages, rose to $12.58 trillion at the end of last year. The all-time high was about $100 billion more. This record was set in… Read More ›
Is Your Credit Application Sufficient?
Today we’re posting a guest blog written by Dean Kaplan, President of The Kaplan Group, a commercial collection agency and consulting firm, and a National List client. One of the most common mistakes business owners make is failing to properly… Read More ›
PCI Compliant?
Is your business PCI DSS compliant? Does it need to be? Let’s start with the basics. PCI DSS is the acronym for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. The PCI Security Standards Council is a global forum for the ongoing… Read More ›