Exhibit 16.1
March 14, 2017
Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of the Chief Accountant
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Asta Funding, Inc. Commission File Number 001-35637 |
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have read the Form 8-K of Asta Funding, Inc. dated March 14, 2017, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm made in the Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant section, paragraphs one, two, three, four and six contained therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with respect to paragraph five in the Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant section.
Very truly yours,
/s/Mazars USA LLP
Mazars USA LLP
New York, NY