The two-day Bankruptcy and Collections school is designed to expand your knowledge of legal issues with collections and bankruptcy to keep your credit unions collection practices sound. Day One: Thursday, April 11 Collections • Overview of Collection-Related Laws • Which State's Laws Apply? • Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Collecting in a High Tech World Working with Collection Agencies, Repo Agencies and Other Collection Partners Writing Better Letters Introduction to Repossessions Day Two: Friday, April 12 Bankruptcy The Automatic Stay, Co-debtor Stay and Discharge Injunction Chapter 7 Bankruptcy • Reaffirmation Issues • Redemption • Default Upon Bankruptcy Clauses • Rights with Respect to Cosigners • Collecting Unsecured Claims Chapter 13 Bankruptcy • Avoiding long delays in payment early in Chapter 13 cases • Valuation and Cramdown • The 910 Day Rule • The One Year Rule • Interest Rate on Secured Loans • Collecting Unsecured Claims Who Should Attend? Collection managers and officers, loan managers and officers, bankruptcy collectors and those who supervise them. Member Fee: $209 per day, $399 for both days. (Includes instruction and materials). |