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Bankruptcy Filings Surge Amid Inflation and High Interest Rates

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Personal and business bankruptcy filings in the U.S. This trend provides important insights for professionals in the credit and collection industry as they assess the financial health of consumers and businesses. Courts, bankruptcy filings for the 12-month period ending September 30 increased by 16.2% Learn more.

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BK Filings Surge in 2024, Continuing Rebound from Historic Lows

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📈 By the numbers: Total bankruptcy filings jumped 14.2% This marks the highest volume of annual bankruptcy filings since 2020, though filings remain well below the post-Great Recession peak of 1.6 ⚖️ The big picture: For more than a decade, bankruptcy filings declined, hitting a low of 380,634 in mid-2022.

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

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Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. Are collection agencies effective enough to warrant their fees? Collection agencies are experts in debt recovery. But how wise is this?

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. Are collection agencies effective enough to warrant their fees? Collection agencies are experts in debt recovery. But how wise is this?

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Appeals Court Overturns Own Precedent in BK Case

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The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has overturned a bankruptcy court’s decision and remanded a case with instructions to resolve claims from the bankruptcy trustee on the merits after a collection agency garnished an individual’s wages and seized $3,700 within the 90 days before the individual filed for bankruptcy protection.

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Collection Agencies in Puerto Rico

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Debt collection agencies in PR include Kinum , TSI , CICA, ILCA and Professional recoveries. Spanish and English-speaking debt collectors are required for Puerto Rico debt collection. Need a Collection Agency in PR? Puerto Rico is one of the states that regulate the collection of fees and interest.

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Impact of Collection Agency Letters on Debtors

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Collection agency letters can impact debtors, depending on factors such as the debtor’s financial situation, emotional state, and knowledge of their rights and responsibilities. Here are some potential impacts: Stress and Anxiety : Receiving a letter from a collection agency can cause significant stress and anxiety for debtors.