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Q3 Industry Insights: Inflation and Interest Rates Drop, Christmas Comes Early

True Accord

Tired of paying higher prices, consumers increasingly turned to cheaper alternatives, bargain hunted or simply avoided items they found too expensive, pressuring retailers to accommodate them or lose their business. The National Retail Federation is forecasting that winter holiday spending is expected to grow between 2.5%

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Q1 Industry Insights: Started Strong, But “Considerable Turbulence” Leaves Consumers on Edge

True Accord

Other challenges for businesses debt collection operations come in the forms of regulatory changes impacting innovation and uncertainty about staying in compliance. trillion and auto loan balances increased by $11 billion to $1.66 The 2024 Order conflicts with the CFPBs Regulation F Debt Collection Rule about the scope of an opt-out.

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The Ripple Effect of Student Loan Defaults: What Creditors Should Be Watching in 2025

Optio Solutions

Student loan repayments are backand the ripple effect is real. Heres what to watch for in 2025 The post The Ripple Effect of Student Loan Defaults: What Creditors Should Be Watching in 2025 first appeared on Optio. As borrowers juggle renewed obligations, creditors across all sectors could see rising delinquency.

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Daily Digest – October 8. Suit Accuses Collector of Not Marking Account as Disputed After CFPB Complaint; Judge Partially Dismisses Claims in FDCPA Case Over Duplicative Collection Suits

Account Recovery

… Talking about money is more taboo than talking about politics or religion … How much different retailers are paying for the holiday help they are hiring … How to choose your battles wisely when at work … How you can help employees who are taking care of elderly parents or sick family members.

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Q3 Industry Insights: Preparing for Credit Card Bills, Student Loans and Holiday Spending

True Accord

Economic stressors persist and are likely contributing to many consumers relying on credit to cover expenses, while the resumption of student loan payments adds another financial obligation to the mix. trillion in student debt under the CARES Act, student loan payments resume this month. What’s Impacting Consumers and the Industry?

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Impact of The GLBA on Collection Agencies

Nexa Collect

As per FTC, starting June 9, 2023 all collection agencies will be treated as financial institutions. This means all collection agencies must secure consumer data nearly the same way as banks. Failure to comply with GLBA can have severe consequences for the collection agency, especially the owners and/or the CEO. Collecting debt.

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6 in 10 Small Businesses restricted by late payments

UK debt collections

Over 28% of SMBs have resorted to short-term financing, such as loans and credit lines, to cope with cash flow issues caused by late payments. This figure rises to 40% in the food and beverage sector and 32% in retail, highlighting industry-specific challenges.