November, 2023

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Navigating the Challenges of B2B Debt Collections

Enterprise Recovery

Debt collections between businesses (B2B) is the recovery of overdue payments for goods or services provided to another company. Understanding the intricacies of B2B debt collections is essential for businesses to manage their cash flow effectively and maintain healthy financial relationships with their clients. Businesses of all sizes often face delayed payments, invoice disputes, and communication difficulties.

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8 reasons why businesses rely on debt collection agencies

American Profit Recovery

The debt collection industry is a vital part of the US economy. And for many businesses, it is a critical part of the overall accounts receivables process. Many small businesses and larger organizations rely on the expertise and efforts of third-party collection agencies every day. And for good reason. Collection agencies are recovering substantial amounts of consumer debt and helping those businesses drastically improve much needed cash flow.

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Non-Performing Loans: Causes and Management

Qualco

NPL Management: A 5-Step Roadmap to Strategic Success is the latest e-Guide to be published by Qualco UK. You can view it here. In today's regulatory environment, when it comes to collecting overdue accounts, the clear, overarching message is that the customer must be treated fairly and ethically. However, in a small number of credit businesses, the right strategies for systems and people have not been set.

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Attention to detail- why having an eagle eye got this $28,000 paid.

Collect More

Two weeks ago we were sent this large debt to collect from a large industrial company. There was no dispute and they had promised payment countless times to our client before we became involved. So I called them and emailed them threatening to serve a Statutory Demand. About 5 minutes later I received a call from their lawyer promising to pay the full amount that day.

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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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Penn. AG Sues Landlord for Unlawful Collection Practices

Account Recovery

The Attorney General of Pennsylvania yesterday announced she has filed a lawsuit against the owner of 20 apartment complexes, accusing it of unlawful leasing and illegal debt collection practices.

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When Banks Can Refuse Lending to BIPOC Families, We Need Our Laws to Factor in Race

Prosperity Now

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), enacted in 1977, is a key piece of legislation meant to ensure that underserved communities get equitable access to credit. In late October, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule updating the regulations governing the CRA—the first such reform in over 25 years.

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6 questions a business might ask before hiring a debt collection agency

American Profit Recovery

When you’re in the process of hiring a debt collection agency for your organization, there are no doubt many questions on your mind. Hiring a new agency for your business can be a big step because of the important role they play in the overall health of your business. Generally speaking, many businesses are concerned with how effective their debt collection efforts will be, how their customers will be treated, the protection of data and if the agency has a level of proficiency within their

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How Much to Spend on Rent: 3 Strategies

Credit Corp

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Generally, you should aim to spend under 30% of your gross monthly income on rent. Table of Contents How Much Rent Can I Afford?

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Using a Civil Lawsuit to Recover Stolen Money or Property

Jimerson Firm

While not all incidents of theft are prosecuted in the criminal system, Florida’s civil system has two causes of action that allow a person or entity to pursue the theft of either money or personal property. These two causes of action are Conversion and Civil Theft, and while they are similar in some regards, there are also stark differences that affect important aspects of a claim, such as the amount of damages available and a plaintiff’s burden of proof.

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When It Comes to Collections Software, “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough

Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.

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FDCPA Suit Filed Over ‘Settlement’ Offer Made on Time-Barred Debt

Account Recovery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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CFPB Orders Toyota Motor Credit to Pay $60 Million for Illegal Lending and Credit Reporting Misconduct

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today ordered Toyota Motor Credit Corporation to pay $60 million in consumer redress and penalties for operating an illegal scheme to prevent borrowers from cancelling product bundles that increased their monthly car loan payments.

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Number of Businesses closing hits record levels

UK debt collections

A record number of businesses closed across the UK last year, official figures have shown. The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also reveals that the so-called business death rate surpassed the “birth rate” of new businesses being founded in 2022 for the first time since 2010. The figures show 345,000 businesses across the UK shut their doors in 2022 – a 5% increase on the 328,000 that closed in 2021, and the highest figure since records began in 2002.

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Integrating Judicial and Extrajudicial Strategies in Portfolio Management

Qualco

Managing loan portfolios becomes a labyrinth for financial institutions in a financial ecosystem marked by unrelenting complexity and constant change. The latter grapple with this formidable challenge amidst evolving regulatory norms and economic instability. Last year, discussions around the standardisation of insolvency laws across the European Union garnered substantial attention.

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10 Ways to Improve Payment Collections with Salesforce

For finance teams using Salesforce’s powerful CRM technology, automation can transform accounts receivable processes, driving efficiency and delivering measurable results like cost savings, reduced customer churn, and lower DSO.

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2023 Review: Revvi Visa® Credit Card

Credit Corp

Editorial Disclosure: Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities. Snapshot: While this card does offer some limited cash-back perks, its real purpose is as a credit-building card. If you have poor or bad credit and want a Visa you don’t need a security deposit for, this may be an option to consider.

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New Yorkers Should Receive the Same Digital Communications Benefits All Non-New Yorkers Receive: Part One

True Accord

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (NYC DCWP) just released an updated proposed amendment to its rules relating to debt collection. This updated amendment changes significantly more than the first proposed amendment released by NYC DCWP last year. Interestingly, this update contains revisions that are similar to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) proposed amendments to New York’s debt collection law, 23 NYCRR 1, that NYDFS released last year.

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Appeals Court Reverses Ruling on FCRA Damages

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit yesterday overturned a lower court’s ruling that the Fair Credit Reporting Act and followed a number of other Appeals Courts in ruling that the Act does not require individuals demonstrate proof of actual damages in order to recover statutory damages.

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CFPB and 11 States Order Prehired to Provide Students More than $30 Million in Relief for Illegal Student Lending Practices

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and 11 states announced today that student lender Prehired will provide more than $30 million in relief to student borrowers for making false promises of job placement, trapping students with “income share” loans that violated the law, and resorting to abusive debt collection practices when borrowers could not pay.

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Connect, Care, Convert: Secrets to Establishing Trust with Niche Markets and Turning Them Into Clients

Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?

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Best Small Business Accounting software for 2024

UK debt collections

As we look ahead to 2024, small business accounting software is expected to grow even more. More and more UK small businesses are becoming more reliant on technology than ever before. Whether you’re a small business owner or run a large corporation, using the right accounting software can be the difference between success and failure. The best accounting software can simplify your financial processes, help you stay organized, and even enable you to make better business decisions.

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Looking Beyond Fees: Evaluating Payment Processing Services

PDC Flow

Companies often shop for payment processing services based on cost. For many businesses, especially those in regulated industries, using this criteria may not lead you to the best payment software for your company. This is because not all payment processing services are the same. Some payment softwares are designed with specific industries in mind and don’t offer the payment processing services your consumers and your office require (or include features you’ll never need).

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2023 Review: Capital One Platinum Credit Card 

Credit Corp

Advertiser Disclosure: Credit.com has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Credit.com and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Editorial Disclosure: Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities. Snapshot: This card is great if you have a weaker credit score and are looking to access a potentially larger line of credit than most credit cards for

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Why Q4 is the Time to Evaluate Your Collection Partners

True Accord

It’s hard to believe that the year is already winding down, but consumer debt certainly isn’t. And not having the right collection partner today can equate to missed recovery opportunities tomorrow. So what makes the end of the year such an important time to evaluate your current collections partner? Let’s take a look at some of the timely factors. Why Evaluate Your Collection Partner in Q4?

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Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management

Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services

A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.

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Omissions From Rep During Call with Consumer Lead to FDCPA Suit

Account Recovery

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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CFPB Fines Repeat Offender Enova $15 Million for Violating Order, Deceiving Customers, and Withdrawing Funds Without Consent

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today ordered online lender Enova International Inc. to pay a $15 million penalty for widespread illegal conduct including withdrawing funds from customers’ bank accounts without their permission, making deceptive statements about loans, and cancelling loan extensions.

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Cash Flow is Small Business owners biggest concern

UK debt collections

Small business owners have revealed that cash flow is the biggest challenge for nearly half of the respondents. Almost half (48%) of small to medium enterprises cited cash flow as the largest single challenge their business was facing, according to research by Millbrook Business Finance. This was followed by the cost-of-living crisis (32%) and energy prices (30%).

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From Checks to B2B ACH: The Digital Shift

PDC Flow

Time is money. This is especially true for financial transactions between companies, where delays cause significant losses and missed opportunities. By eliminating the hurdles of traditional payment methods, business-to-business Automated Clearing House (B2B ACH) payments create a swift, secure way to navigate modern business operations. Business to Business ACH Debit Transactions B2B ACH refers to electronic payments made through an automated clearing house network – these are often facilitated

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How Preparation and Strategy Can Be Used to Fight and Defeat Any Ransomware Attack

Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP

Did you know that 2021 was a record-breaking year for ransomware? The days of a “once in a while” attack against businesses and organizations are over. Cyberthreats have become a serious issue. With 495.1 million attacks, the threat marked a 148% increase compared to 2020 and was the most expensive year on record! As a result, data protection needs to be a concern for most banks, businesses, and information technology specialists.