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Boost Collections by Training Debt Recovery Skills

Enterprise Recovery

Without an efficient approach to collecting outstanding debts, businesses can suffer from cash flow issues, leading to operational challenges and potential financial instability. Discover how specialized training in debt recovery can hone your team’s collections skills and boost your business's financial success.

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CFPB Publishes Warning About Collecting From Surviving Spouses

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday turned its spotlight on the risks of attempting to collect on unpaid medical bills from surviving spouses, highlighting potential legal violations by collectors who may ignore legal nuances. The Bureau is now warning that this can constitute a violation of both state law and the FDCPA.

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Massachusetts AG Settles Improper Collection Case Against Mortgage Servicer

Account Recovery

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has reached an agreement with Franklin Credit Management, a mortgage servicer, to resolve allegations of improper debt collection practices in The Bay State. It will stop collecting on $10 million worth of mortgages and pay a $300,000 fine to settle the enforcement action.

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Judge Rules Debt Collection Lawsuit Waives Arbitration Clause

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Maryland has denied a defendant’s motion to compel arbitration in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) case, ruling that the defendant waived its right to arbitrate by engaging in prior litigation. Learn more.

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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? Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes. Case Study Franklin Mint)

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Class-Action Accuses Collector of Trying to Collect on Medicaid Debt

Account Recovery

For plaintiffs suing collectors for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, that usually means money. The background: The plaintiff received a text message from the defendant on August 13 of this year, attempting to collect on an unpaid medical debt. Learn more.

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Collector Facing FDCPA Class Action For Attempting to Collect on Invalid Debt

Account Recovery

A collector is being sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it attempted to collect a debt that the plaintiff alleges he did not incur. The background: The plaintiff received a phone call from the defendant last month, seeking to collect on an unpaid utility debt.

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You Put in a Full Work Week. Shouldn’t Your Collections Software Do the Same?

Discover a modern, cloud-based collection system that never takes a rest day. MeridianLink® Collect is an intuitive platform with advanced customization options developed to simplify the collections process.

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Effortless. Efficient. Enjoyable. Collection Software Built for Collectors.

Looking for a modern collection system to keep track of accounts across your team? Click here to download the full brochure and learn how a modern collection system can support your team!

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How Collection Agencies Minimize Effort and Maximize Results with the Right Software

Navigating collections in the dynamic financial landscape presents multifaceted challenges. BEAM offers a comprehensive solution with specialized modules to streamline debt collection effortlessly. BEAM offers a comprehensive solution with specialized modules to streamline debt collection effortlessly.

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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.