We want to let our clients know that we have updated our assignment forms. The new forms are available on our website and can be found here svllaw.com/resources/
The changes were made in consideration of Regulation F that recently took effect. Under Regulation F, a debt collector (which includes our law firm), must send an initial notice to the consumer advising them of their rights. This notice includes a validation of the debt. The validation of the debt information requires that we provide an itemization of the debt on the “itemization date.” The “itemization date” is defined as one of the following: (1) the charge-off date; (2) the date of last payment (the date that the last payment was applied to the debt or loan); (3) the transaction date (the date of the transaction which gave rise to the debt); or (4) the date of the judgment (if a judgment has been obtained).
As such, our firm had to update our assignment forms to seek the loan amounts as of a date that is consistent with the definition of itemization date in Regulation F. In the case of a charged-off loan, we will use the charge-off date. In the case of a loan that has not been charged-off, we will use the date of last payment. In the case of deficiency on sale of collateral, the itemization date will be the sale date (transaction date).
To assist our clients further with completing these new assignment forms, we will be hosting two virtual trainings via Zoom to cover the new assignment forms. There will be a separate email sent out announcing these training events.
Please make sure to use our new assignment forms. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of our legal assistants or you may contact Whitney in our office.
WhitneyW@svllaw.com • (850) 633-5831
