August, 2021

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Judge Grants MTD Over Offer of More Credit in Collection Letter

Account Recovery

Debt collectors are conduits — vessels trying to help original creditors recover unpaid debts. Oftentimes, the creditors will make requests or want certain offers included in letters sent to individuals. What happens when a creditor wants to make an offer as a means of trying to get an individual to repay a debt? … A … The post Judge Grants MTD Over Offer of More Credit in Collection Letter appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Improve accounts receivable process with these 6 tips

American Profit Recovery

There are so many aspects to running and managing a business that you can truly enjoy. Maybe you love interacting with customers, problem solving, or working the back end, creating new products and services. You and your team should enjoy coming to work and doing what people pay you for. But there are going to be times when customers do not pay you as we are sure you have figured out by now.

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Should Sales Be Responsible for Collecting on Invoices?

Enterprise Recovery

While this question will put off sales reps, collections teams may be cheering in their seats. If a sales representative works hard to land the ideal client but the invoice goes unpaid beyond the due date, who should be responsible for connecting with that client? Is a sale really complete if the invoice isn't paid? Do you have a solid process for who follows up and when it becomes necessary for your organization to move the account to collections?

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When It Can Be a Good Idea to Co-Sign for Your Young Adult

Nerd Wallet

If you’re the parent of a young adult, you may be asked to co-sign for a car loan or an apartment lease. Before you agree, know what’s at stake — you could be putting your own financial security at risk. What co-signing really means When you co-sign, you become fully responsible for someone else’s debt. Bev O'Shea writes for NerdWallet. Email: boshea@nerdwallet.com.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Mortgage refinance loans drove an increase in closed-end originations in 2020, new CFPB report finds

Consumer Finance

A new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data report on residential mortgage lending trends released today by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds that the total number of closed-end originations as well as applications increased substantially between 2019 and 2020.

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Alleged $150M Payment Processing Scheme Included Debt Collection Transactions: Prosecutors

Account Recovery

A quartet of individuals have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud in a $150 million payment processing scheme that included facilitating transactions for debt collectors, and one of the individuals remains at large, according to an indictment that was unsealed yesterday in Massachusetts federal court.

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We are “all in” when advocating for the collection industry

American Profit Recovery

Since the founding of American Profit Recovery and the day we opened our doors, we have always wanted to do what was right. That includes how we can work in the best interest of the clients that hire us, the consumers that are struggling with their finances, and the overall health and effectiveness of the collection industry. We have always wanted to do our part.

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Growing Your Business During a Pandemic

Enterprise Recovery

While it's true that no one could have predicted the pandemic, entrepreneurs started 4 million new businesses in 2020. E-commerce and other online services saw a boom as brick-and-mortar businesses shut down. Then, just as it seems like the world would reopen, the Delta variant has business owners trying to decide what to do next. If you're wondering how to grow your business during this pandemic, keep going with these tips.

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Lifestyle Creep: Eroding Your Savings, One Raise at a Time

Nerd Wallet

This article provides information for educational purposes. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend specific investments, including stocks, securities or cryptocurrencies. The idea of anything creeping in unnoticed is enough to unnerve the bravest among us. In the world of personal finance, it’s the subtle, sneaking changes in spending habits that.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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CFPB Takes Action Against Debt Collector for Failing to Investigate Reports of Identity Theft and Misrepresenting Consumers’ Debts

Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) yesterday filed a proposed settlement to resolve a lawsuit against a debt collection enterprise and its owner. The CFPB alleges that Fair Collections & Outsourcing (FCO) violated federal law by failing to establish or implement reasonable written policies and procedures regarding the accuracy and integrity of the information it furnished to credit reporting agencies and failed to conduct reasonable investigations of indirect consumer disputes,

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Burr & Forman Grows Jacksonville Office with Addition of Former City General Counsel Jason Gabriel

Burr Forman

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – AUGUST 16, 2021 – Burr & Forman LLP announces the addition of Jason R. Gabriel as a partner in the firm’s Jacksonville office. Gabriel joins the firm’s land use and real estate practice group after 11 years at the City of Jacksonville, serving as General Counsel to the entire consolidated City government for the past 7 years.

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Judge Grants MTD on All Claims But One in FDCPA Class Suit

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss on all counts but one in a class-action Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the allegations that the amount of a debt was mis-stated in a letter can not be ruled on at this stage in the process. A … The post Judge Grants MTD on All Claims But One in FDCPA Class Suit appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Six years helping clients and consumers

American Profit Recovery

By Angela: As I sit writing this blog, I am finding it hard to believe six years have passed since coming to American Profit Recovery. I still remember getting the call to come in for an interview and didn’t completely know what to expect or how I would be treated. Everyone associates “collection specialists, or debt collectors” as bad, mean people blowing up your phone.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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Why are B2B Payments So Hard to Collect?

Enterprise Recovery

The last thing a business owner wants to think about is why their clients or customers aren't paying. It should be a straightforward process - you do the work or supply the goods and they pay their bills. With a little examination of your payment process, you might be able to determine the problem with those slow or late payments. If B2B payments are too hard to collect, ask yourself these questions.

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Your Vacations Could Cost More Until Business Travel Returns

Nerd Wallet

As travel returns, you might start feeling some airfare sticker shock. It’s not necessarily because more people are vacationing again, though they certainly are. It’s more likely because fewer people are doing trips for business. And when business travelers don’t travel, leisure travel can get more expensive. It may seem counterintuitive, but these premium-paying travelers.

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Bankruptcy and Your Job

Sawin & Shea

One issue that you may worry about when filing for bankruptcy is whether or not it will affect your employment. In the midst of a stressful financial time when you are having to accept the idea that your finances are changing, it is normal to believe that there is a stigma attached to bankruptcy. Be assured that other people are not necessarily looking at it that way.

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Industry Experts reject ‘Insolvency tsunami’ claims

UK debt collections

Forecasts predicting an impending “tsunami” of corporate insolvencies are alarmist, though the need for ongoing alertness remains, according to UK insolvency specialists. Government support measures have allowed insolvency levels to remain stable amid the pandemic, but recent data shows significant surges as crisis-era support is withdrawn. According to statistics released by the Insolvency Service , June 2021 saw a 63 percent year-on-year increase, and Q1 FY21 saw a 31 percent uptick on the

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

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Daily Digest – August 27. Judge Grants MTD on All Counts But One in FDCPA Class Action; $1.1B in Student Loans Canceled

Account Recovery

JUDGE GRANTS MTD ON ALL COUNTS BUT ONE IN FDCPA CLASS ACTION A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss on all counts but one in a class-action Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the allegations that the amount of a debt was mis-stated in a letter … The post Daily Digest – August 27.

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Don’t make these 5 mistakes when trying to collect money

American Profit Recovery

Your company has done the work, you feel like the client or customer was satisfied with what you’ve done, and you’ve done your part and sent an invoice for the work provided. Most of the time, you see a check in the mail, or they arrange for other types of payments such as a credit card. Other times, it feels like an endless waiting game to get some clients to pay.

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How to Respond to Delinquent Customer Excuses for Late Payments

Enterprise Recovery

When your customer accounts become delinquent, they may have a number of reasons for not paying on time. Some of these excuses may be perfectly reasonable and others, not so much. If your in-house accounts receivable or collections department is fielding some of these excuses, here are some tips on how to handle them. Here's how to respond to delinquent customer excuses for late payments.

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6 Tips for Family Travel on Points and Miles

Nerd Wallet

Robin DeGracia’s kids have been traveling since they were in diapers. No, really. Her son was just 3 months old when she took him on his first flight. She remembers because he was in a baby carrier and she spent a lot of time on the flight walking with him up and down the airplane. Meghan Coyle writes for NerdWallet. Email: mcoyle@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @inkwaves.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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10 Reasons You Were Rejected for Credit

Credit Corp

It’s a common scenario: You apply for a personal loan or credit card and get denied. The reason seems shrouded in mystery, and you receive a letter with language such as “lack of recent installment loan information” or “proportion of balances to credit limits.” Find out what these reason codes actually mean and what to do about them below. 8 Common Reasons You Were Denied Credit.

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Why Google Reviews Are Important for Your Medical Practice

Nexa Collect

When it comes to your medical practice, it is essential that you accurately portray the patient experience (read it positive experience). In the digital age, there are many ways that patients can share their feedback, communicate with others, and let you know how you did in caring for their needs. One of the most critical and widespread forms of reviewing any business is through Google reviews.

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Ed. Dept. Cancels Another $1.1B in Unpaid Loans For ITT Tech Students

Account Recovery

The Department of Education yesterday exercised its authority to extend the window to discharge student loans for individuals who attended schools that closed to cancel $1.1 billion in unpaid student loans — 43% of which are in default — for former students of ITT Technical Institute. The window now includes any loans that were originated … The post Ed.

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Simple ways the customer experience improves cash flow

American Profit Recovery

We always hear companies bragging about how they have the best customer service in their industry. And in recent years, what is taking shape is that the entire customer experience needs to be taken into consideration when deciding to do business with a company. A customer experience starts from the moment they pick up the phone and inquire about your services.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.