Debt Collection
Resources to help industry participants understand, implement, and comply with the Debt Collection Rule.
Featured topic
On January 15, 2021, the Bureau issued a small entity compliance guide summarizing the October 2020 debt collection rule.
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 1.0
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