Debt Collection
Resources to help industry participants understand, implement, and comply with the Debt Collection Rule.
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On October 1, 2021, the Bureau released frequently asked questions on limited-content messages and the call frequency provisions in the Debt Collection Rule.
On September 1, 2021, the Bureau issued a Federal Register notice withdrawing the proposed effective date delay for the October and December 2020 Debt Collection Final Rules. The Debt Collection Rules will take effect as planned, on November 30, 2021.
On April 16, 2021, the Bureau updated the Small Entity Compliance Guide to add discussion of the December 2020 Rule requirements.
Rules
Browse Debt Collection final rules to see specific amendments made by each final rule to Regulation F.
Regulations and official interpretations
Browse 12 CFR 1006 on: Interactive Bureau Regulations | eCFR
Quick references
Executive summaries
Executive summary of the December 2020 final rule
Executive summary of the October 2020 final rule
Other references
Table of contents for the December 2020 final rule
Table of contents for the October 2020 final rule
Proposed rule changes and related materials
Fast facts for supplemental debt collection proposal on time-barred debt
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Guides
Small entity compliance guide
Download the latest version , version 2.0
Supervision and examination materials
Guides to how the Bureau will supervise and examine entities under its jurisdiction for compliance with Federal consumer financial law.
See the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) exam procedures
See the Debt Collection exam procedures
FAQs
The Bureau provides a list of commonly asked questions and answers on particular topics to assist in understanding and complying with the Debt Collection Rule.