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Why it’s important for collection agencies to share what they do

American Profit Recovery

For example, the debt collection industry in the United States returned almost $90.1 billion to creditors. And as a side note, that’s why it’s important for businesses of all sizes to get more comfortable using the services of a collection agency. Because of that, the average household saved $706 in a year.

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4 consumer myths about debt collections DEBUNKED

American Profit Recovery

Just about everyone who works in the debt collection industry fully understands that it can be an uncomfortable situation as a consumer being sent to collections. No consumer wants to be in debt and struggling to pay their bills. Consumers do not want to have their accounts sent to a collection agency.

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Who Should Use Commercial Debt (B2B) Collections?

Credit Management Company

Even when you try to send customer debt collection requests, they have fallen on black days. After speaking with colleagues, you were told about the possibility of commercial debt collection agencies taking over. This type of debt collection can be hard to understand at first. B2B Collection FDCPA and Regulations.

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Debt collection ensures proper access to consumer credit

American Profit Recovery

That company may determine that issuing credit to certain customers is not a good idea and they could pull back, which may not be attractive to certain consumers. Hiring a collection agency as a next move. Some restrictions can reduce credit to consumers. Collection laws and regulations are in place for a reason.

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COVID-19 Collections Impact Bulletin: State Responses (December 2020 Update)

Burr Forman

This legislation prohibits judgment creditors from initiating new “extraordinary” collection actions, including garnishment, attachment, levies, or execution. Debtors must notify creditors if they are facing financial hardship due to COVID-19, but no additional documentation is required for protection. Stearns of the U.S.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

The law does not impact most third-party collection agencies, but it does impact some creditors and debt buyers. For more information, click here.

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The CFPB's Plans For The Collection Industry

FDCPA Defense

If you are a collection professional working for a creditor, debt buyer, collection agency or collection law firm, and you have not yet added the website for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to the favorites on your web browser, it is high time that you do so.