Yes, there’s such a thing as phantom debt collectors. And, yes, you can get contacted about a payday loan debt you simply don’t owe. Just ask intrepid consumer reporter Bob Sullivan, who received his very own debt collection note after simply reaching out to a payday loan company (and alleged phantom debt collector) for a story.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department is pursuing debt collection rather than debt relief for nearly 80,000 former students of Corinthian Colleges, despite federal and state findings that the now-defunct for-profit chain defrauded students, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said in a blistering critique of the administration’s actions. The Massachusetts Democrat reported the findings of a staff…
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio wants to help college students avoid accumulating a lifetime of unpayable debt and help those who are already struggling. The Oregon Congressman, who is running for a record 16th term, introduced a bill he calls the Helping Improve Grants for Higher Education & Repayment of Expensive Debt Act. … Read the…
Jordan deal sealed, Ratio to issue debt to help fund Leviathan development Just days after the Leviathan partners signed a key contract to sell natural gas to Jordans electric power company, one of the fields partners is getting ready to tap the debt market. Ratio, which holds 15% of the field, said Thursday it…
By Associated Press Published: 07:46 +10:00, 30 September 2016 | Updated: 07:46 +10:00, 30 September 2016 e-mail WASHINGTON (AP) The Education Department is pursuing debt collection rather than debt relief for nearly 80,000 former students of Corinthian Colleges, despite federal and state findings that the now-defunct for-profit chain defrauded students, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said in…
By Maiya Keidan | LONDON/BENGALURU, Sept 29 Johnston Press shareholder Crystal Amber Fund Ltd can help management avoid a poor debt restructuring deal, the hedge fund’s chief executive officer told Reuters. “We have a good track record of assisting companies,” Richard Bernstein told Reuters on Tuesday, ahead of London-listed activist manager Crystal Amber disclosing it…
By Maiya Keidan | LONDON/BENGALURU LONDON/BENGALURU Johnston Press (JPR.L) shareholder Crystal Amber Fund Ltd CRS.L can help management avoid a poor debt restructuring deal, the hedge fund’s chief executive officer told Reuters. “We have a good track record of assisting companies,” Richard Bernstein told Reuters on Tuesday, ahead of London-listed activist manager Crystal Amber disclosing…
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank will buy $1.35 billion of mortgage debt from the West Australian government as it looks to expand its business outside the eastern states. The bank said it has agreed to buy about 6,000 standard residential home loans from the state government’s Keystart Housing Scheme Trust, designed to help people buy homes…
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank will buy $1.35 billion of mortgage debt from the West Australian government as it looks to expand its business outside the eastern states. The bank said it has agreed to buy about 6,000 standard residential home loans from the state government’s Keystart Housing Scheme Trust, designed to help people buy homes…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on the U.S. presidential election (all times EDT): 8:33 p.m. Donald Trump says he saved former Miss Universe Alicia Machado’s job by shaming her into losing weight. Trump told Fox News host Bill O’Reilly Wednesday night that he “saved her job because they wanted to fire her for putting on…