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The Ethical Collection Of Business Debts

Collections Law

In an economy where cash flow is a critical lifeline for any business, companies can find themselves at a crossroads if their customers or clients fail to satisfy their debts and follow through on their payment obligations. State and federal consumer and commercial laws afford methods for creditors to collect the debts that are owed to them.

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Why you should choose a collections attorney to collect your business debts

Collections Law

Sometimes, their collection efforts even border on illegal or unethical behavior in violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. A commercial collections attorney is held to higher standards. It is another matter altogether to actually collect the money you are owed.

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Different Laws, Different Rules Commercial vs Consumer Debt Collection in New York

FFGN COLLECT NY

Legal Requirements The legal requirements for collecting consumer debt and commercial debt in New York State differ significantly. Consumer Debt: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) regulates consumer debt. Generally, the requirements are as follows.

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Commercial Debt Collection for Businesses – 2023 Guide

Direct Recovery

The commercial debt collection process typically involves everything from communicating with debtors about the amounts owed and negotiating payment terms to pursuing legal action and obtaining a judgment against a debtor and garnishing their wages. In most cases, they do not apply to business debts.

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A Comprehensive Overview of How Commercial Debt Collection Agencies Work

Debt RR

Depending on the nature of the debt and how communicative the debtor is (or isn’t), commercial debt collectors can employ other tactics like investigating other debt and performing a skip trace on the owner to establish contact. What Happens to Debt that is Sold to a Commercial Collection Agency?

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How To Remove BYL Collection Services From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

BYL Collections isn’t a household name, but it collects for several businesses across multiple industries. Based in Westchester, Pennsylvania, BYL is a third-party collections agency that was founded in 1998. The agency specializes in consumer collections, commercial collections, and medical device recovery.