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Consumers Feel Less Judged By AI Debt Collectors

February 19, 2026 8:30 pm Published by steve Leave your thoughts

Debt collection agencies are starting to use automated voice systems and AI-driven messaging to handle consumer calls. These systems help... View Article

Subprime Demand Drives US Loan Growth To New Heights

February 19, 2026 8:04 pm Published by steve Leave your thoughts

Subprime borrowers are now a major driver of U.S. loan growth, particularly in unsecured personal loans, with balances and borrower... View Article

Yakima District Court changing collection agencies

February 19, 2026 6:57 pm Published by steve Leave your thoughts

YAKIMA, Wash. — Due to a change in services, some Yakima residents might experience issues with court payments. The Yakima... View Article

HSBC cuts 10% of US debt capital markets team

February 19, 2026 6:20 pm Published by steve Leave your thoughts

HSBC has laid off about 10% of its U.S. debt capital markets (DCM) team as part of a broader cost-cutting... View Article

FTC Continues Commitment to Enforcement Actions to Cease Alleged Unfair Labor-Market Practices

February 19, 2026 5:57 pm Published by steve Leave your thoughts

Quick Hits On December 19, 2025, the FTC announced an enforcement action against business-to-business no-poach practices and issued a proposed... View Article

TransUnion Reports Subprime Borrowers Drive Lending Surge

February 19, 2026 5:54 pm Published by steve Leave your thoughts

Subprime borrowers drove unsecured personal loan originations and balances to record highs, TransUnion said in a Thursday (Feb. 19) press... View Article

Fed’s Mortgage Pivot: What it Means for Banks & Non-Bank Lenders

February 19, 2026 5:00 pm Published by steve Leave your thoughts

The Federal Reserve is preparing to propose regulatory changes that could encourage large banks to re-enter the mortgage origination and... View Article