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DoD Fights SCRA Lender Abuse With Allotment Rules

In response to media reports of active duty servicemember abuse by predatory lenders, the Department of Defense has announced a new policy designed to minimize the effects of SCRA lender abuse.

This week, the Department of Defense announced that, starting …

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Auto starter interrupters could be SCRA compliance risk

As the subprime auto lending sector continues to inflate across the country, the use of starter interrupters has increased with it, potentially exposing lenders to SCRA compliance risks.

Many subprime borrowers are expected to allow the installation of a so-called …

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Active Duty And Civilian Student Loan Adjustments

For years, private student lenders have had to make adjustments to repayment plans in order to comply with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, but some are starting to offer similar options to civilians.

Wells Fargo was recently the first private …

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What are the SCRA Lending Standards?

Editor’s Note:  Since the time this blog article was published, the time period of protections after termination of active duty has changed over the years.  See Section 533 of the SCRA, particularly, Footnote 9.

As major mortgage lenders near …

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How Can Health Insurers Comply With SCRA?

Health care is a major issue in the United States, both for active-duty servicemembers and civilians. While those who are not employees of the armed forces may be primarily concerned with the Affordable Care Act, veterans may be thinking about …

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Does The SCRA Apply To Bankruptcy Proceedings?

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is an important law that provides protections to those with active military status in regards to civil issues. Because of the specific vulnerabilities that servicemembers face, it is considered important to protect their interests at …

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