Account Recovery

MAY 30, 2024

Getting to Know Shalon Bell of Frost-Arnett California Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against Defendant in FDCPA Case SBT Raises $110M To Fund Growth and Expansion Rising Financial Wellness and Employee Benefits: Insights from a Workplace Benefits Report Haag Family Marks State’s 75th Anniversary with Significant Gift WORTH NOTING: Did you know there was such a […]

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Consumer Finance

MAY 29, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today launched a public inquiry into junk fees that are increasing mortgage closing costs.

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Account Recovery

MAY 16, 2024

The Supreme Court ruled today that the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional and does not need to change. Had the ruling gone the other way, there was the possibility that the CFPB could have been de-funded.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 24, 2024

Timing plays a crucial role in optimizing payment collection strategies. Payment deadlines, reminders and utilizing technology can help increase the likelihood of on-time payments. The basic gist is this - the sooner you can attempt to collect on past-due payments, the more successful you will be. Strategically timing payment collection efforts can enhance the overall collection process and increase the success rate in recovering past-due payments.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 13, 2024

There are numerous legitimate reasons why a consumer might struggle to pay your business on time, or at all and many of them stem from financial difficulties. As business owners, executives and others keeping an eye on the bottom line, you may get angry because some customers have not paid your business and you’re left wondering why. However, as we indicate here, many circumstances limit a consumer’s ability to pay your business, and they should be considered.

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Roths Child Law

MAY 17, 2024

A decision to file for bankruptcy is one that’s usually not made without considerable thought. It’s often the result of a realization that there won’t ever be enough money to cover one’s debts unless something dramatic can be done. Many consumers file for Chapter 7, which is known as the liquidation bankruptcy, or Chapter 13, which is known as the wage-earner’s bankruptcy.

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Account Recovery

MAY 15, 2024

I came across a trio of articles recently that seem to overlap and connect with one another. The articles paint a picture for the economy and the accounts receivable management industry while also providing context about a hot-button topic — credit reporting.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 17, 2024

Outsourcing accounts receivable and collections is a strategic decision that can benefit businesses. By partnering with a collection agency, businesses can offload the time-consuming task of chasing unpaid invoices, allowing them to focus on their core operations. Discover the financial benefits of outsourcing your accounts receivable and how it can positively impact your business's bottom line.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 20, 2024

Every size business, whether a small business or a larger organization will have to manage late and non-paying customers. It’s just a reality of being in business and part of the accounts receivable process. Not every customer is going to pay their bills on time. That would be nice, but it just doesn’t happen for a wide range of reasons.

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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.

UK debt collections

MAY 13, 2024

A solicitor has been fined more than £1,000 due to invoice late payment. It was found that the solicitor failed to pay an invoice for legal fees within a reasonable time frame. James Lothian Brunton also failed to cooperate with the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) investigation into his failure to perform an undertaking to Matthew Waite & Co.

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Account Recovery

MAY 14, 2024

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont last week signed a bill into law that will prohibit healthcare providers from reporting medical debt to credit agencies and void debt that is reported to credit bureaus. The bill is scheduled to go into effect on July 1.

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Jimerson Firm

MAY 30, 2024

The Bankruptcy Code provides debtors with a fresh start or an opportunity to reorganize their debts. In doing so, the Code requires all debtors to provide, under oath, a full disclosure of their assets and liabilities. This requirement promotes fairness to the debtor and its creditors by ensuring a complete and candid disclosure of assets to the trustee and the creditor body.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 15, 2024

If you are a consumer, struggling with debt, you should know that not only can debt collectors help you navigate a challenging financial situation, but you can also have a positive experience and favorable outcome. Gone are the days when collectors just got on the phone and demanded full payment. That’s not the way debt collections work. A professionally trained collector listens to consumers, seeks to understand unique situations, and creates an environment where two people can reach a so

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Consumer Finance

MAY 15, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America.

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UK debt collections

MAY 15, 2024

New research by Mojo Mortgages has found that 32,000 mortgaged properties at risk of being repossessed. The research also found that there were 96,580 homeowner mortgages in arrears of 2.5% or more of the outstanding balance, representing a 3% increase from the previous quarter. Within this group, 32,470 mortgages were in the most severe bracket, with mortgage arrears exceeding 10% of the balance, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous quarter.

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Taurus Collect

MAY 12, 2024

In the realm of debt recovery, the “ no collection no fee ” debt collection strategy stands out as a beacon for ethical practice. This approach ensures fairness and integrity, positioning itself as a vital component within the industry. Employing a strategy where fees are contingent not only aligns the interests of collectors with those of their clients but also fosters a culture of responsibility and respect.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 23, 2024

There are countless myths about debt collectors and the debt collection industry as a whole. Debt collections in many circumstances can be a complex situation for both the business trying to recover money and the consumer trying to navigate financial difficulty. If we go back to the nightly news programs of past, many of us remember the segments that only focused on some negative behavior of a chosen few working in the industry.

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Consumer Finance

MAY 19, 2024

The CFPB took action against Western Benefits Group for charging illegal advance fees for student loan debt relief services and misrepresenting to consumers that advance fees would go toward paying down their loans.

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UK debt collections

MAY 13, 2024

The government has ordered an investigation into Warrington Borough Council as figures reveal it is almost £1.85 billion debt. It follows a report which found the council is the most indebted unitary authority in the country, with “their portfolio of debt-funded investments… concerning” which put not only the council at risk, but could also have “significant impact” for local residents.

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Account Recovery

MAY 30, 2024

A recent ruling by the California Court of Appeal has upheld significant violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and California’s Unfair Competition Law by the defendant and related entities. The ruling has critical implications for collection practices, particularly those involving homeowner associations (HOAs).

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Taurus Collect

MAY 12, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the debt collection industry, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for success. 2024 promises to bring significant changes, with the “ no collection no fee ” debt collection model standing out as a key player. This approach is reshaping strategies across the board. It offers a risk-free solution to creditors, ensuring that agencies are rewarded only upon the successful retrieval of outstanding debts.

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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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Collections Law

MAY 30, 2024

At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, our commercial collections attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience. We exclusively practice aggressive and relentless, yet ethical debt collection. We have dedicated our legal careers to helping businesses get paid. When you deliver a product or service, it is time to get paid. Understanding the lifecycle of a debt is critical to helping businesses know what to focus on, and when to turn up the heat.

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Consumer Finance

MAY 16, 2024

The CFPB sued SoLo Funds, which runs a peer-to-peer lending platform, for lying to borrowers and deceiving them about the total cost of loans.

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UK debt collections

MAY 16, 2024

Former Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard is currently under investigation after her acting firm failed to settle a £100,000 tax bill. The Liz McDonald star, 67, is under investigation by the HMRC after failing to pay £215,000 in debts, according to The Mirror. Beverley and her husband Jon McEwan launched the company in 2020 when she left top soap Coronation Street to supplement their income.

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Account Recovery

MAY 29, 2024

(MADISON, Wis., May 29, 2024) – Marking the significant milestone of State Collection Service’s 75th Anniversary, the Haag family has contributed $75,000 to The River Food Pantry’s Recipe for Hope campaign. This campaign aims to raise funds for a new 32,500-square-foot facility and expanded food and meal programs.

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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.