Enterprise Recovery
MAY 12, 2023
Debt collections may not be the most enjoyable part of back office operations, but it's absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, some of your business clients will miss a payment or more due to various reasons. If you've signed an agreement and fulfilled your part, they still owe you. What happens when business debt goes to collections?
Account Recovery
MAY 12, 2023
A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has dismissed a plaintiff’s Fair Debt Collection Practices Act suit on his own, without even needing a motion from the defendant, ruling the plaintiff’s attempt to sue the defendant after it obtained a default judgment is “not plausible.” A copy of the ruling in the case of Grooms v.
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Credit Corp
MAY 10, 2023
Though FICO® and VantageScore® ranges start at 300, most new credit users don’t start this low. In fact, if you’ve never taken out credit or applied for a loan, you might not have a credit score at all. When applying for credit cards and loans, you begin to build credit, but you may be wondering—what does your credit score start at? Most people’s initial credit scores are between 500 and 700 points, depending on the steps taken when establishing credit.
Prosperity Now
MAY 11, 2023
Every year on Mother’s Day I send my mom flowers—just like millions of other people across the country.
Speaker: Mark Stovel
When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.
Consumer Finance
MAY 9, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new circular affirming that a bank may violate federal law if it unilaterally reopens a deposit account to process transactions after a consumer has already closed it.
Creditor Collections Today brings together the best content for creditors and collection professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Credit Corp
MAY 9, 2023
A jumbo loan is a type of mortgage that surpasses the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) limitations and is used to finance expensive properties. If you’re looking to purchase a property or a home in a more expensive area, it’s important to understand how jumbo loans work. Many individuals use jumbo loans to finance properties that exceed conventional loan limits.
True Accord
MAY 10, 2023
Over the past two years, revolving credit card balances have grown more than 25% and are now above $1.2 trillion. Additionally, personal savings rates are stubbornly holding near 65-year lows, and combined with higher interest rates driving higher minimum payments, consumers are obviously feeling the stress. At the same time, delinquency rates on these higher balances have increased over 45%, putting significant strain on bank credit losses.
Consumer Finance
MAY 8, 2023
Prepared Remarks of General Counsel and Senior Advisor to the Director Seth Frotman at the Innovative Payments Conference
Account Recovery
MAY 12, 2023
Financial issues are the most common factor negatively impacting the mental health of consumers in the United States, with more than half of respondents to a nationwide survey indicating that money is having a negative impact on their mental health, up from 42% last year.
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.
Credit Corp
MAY 10, 2023
Most people know that saving money for the future is important, but it’s unclear exactly how much you should save. Some financial experts recommend saving enough to cover six months of expenses, while others urge you to save 15 percent of your income. Not to mention, the amount of savings you need widely varies by age since those nearing retirement require more savings than young people who have just entered the workforce.
PDC Flow
MAY 11, 2023
Customers expect companies to offer online payments. If your organization doesn’t accept online payments (or your online page is confusing, outdated, or doesn’t match your website) your business is losing money. Hosted payment pages are now a must for any company that wants to: Stay competitive Make paying easier for customers Save staff time by reducing manual work Bring in money even when your business is closed What is a Hosted Payment Page?
UK debt collections
MAY 10, 2023
A man who smashed up a debt collector’s van and threatened staff when they came to his property has been given a community order. Stuart O’Connor, 42 and of Oswestry, pleaded guilty to two offences of criminal damage under £5,000 and using threatening/abusive words and behaviour when he appeared at Telford Magistrates’ Court yesterday. He admitted that when Lee Tetlow and Jonathon Wilkinson, debt collectors with XL Civil Enforcement Group, came to his property on April 12 this year, he use
Account Recovery
MAY 12, 2023
SUIT ACCUSES COLLECTOR OF TRYING TO RECOVER SETTLED DEBT The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a strict liability statute, which can sometimes put collectors into legal hot water when they attempt to collect on a debt they think is valid, but it’s actually not.
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Navigating collections in the dynamic financial landscape presents multifaceted challenges. Organizations face pressures to maintain standards alongside software challenges like regulatory adaptations, data integration, security, workflow optimization, and automation. Finding the right software can save time and money. BEAM offers a comprehensive solution with specialized modules to streamline debt collection effortlessly.
Credit Corp
MAY 9, 2023
Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Are you one of the 16% of Americans with a low credit score? Low scores can stick around from poor financial habits when you were younger or if you’re still working up your credit score.
Payment Savvy
MAY 12, 2023
Payment automation solutions have transformed the way businesses handle their accounts payable departments. With the increasing need for cost savings, efficient payment processing, and secure financial data management, payment automation has become an essential tool for modern businesses. In this article, we will look at the benefits and features of automated payment systems, how they work, and how to choose the right one for your business.
Taurus Collect
MAY 11, 2023
If you have ever had to deal with credit card debt, you know it can be stressful. Debt collectors call at all hours of the day and pressure is put on borrowers to quickly make payments in full. It’s important to understand how credit card debt collection works so that you can find the best way for your individual situation. This blog post will help break down what happens when a credit card company hires a debt collector, explain the legal process behind pursuing collections and give some
Account Recovery
MAY 12, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
Credit Corp
MAY 9, 2023
If an imposter has stolen your identity to open fraudulent credit accounts in your name, you’ll want to act fast to not only protect your identity and credit record, but also get the fraudulent accounts removed from your credit reports as quickly as possible. Identity theft is a federal crime, and in some cases the offender can even go to jail, so this isn’t a light issue.
Troutman Sanders
MAY 11, 2023
Please join Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis and Kim Phan for an in-depth discussion about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) recent record retention enforcement actions. Chris and Kim explore the uptick in enforcement actions over the last year, the claims made in these cases, the SEC-imposed requirements and penalties on these companies, what we can expect going forward from the financial services regulators, and what financial institutions should do now to get ahead of thes
Taurus Collect
MAY 11, 2023
For landlords and property owners, dealing with non-paying tenants can be one of the most difficult challenges they’ll face. When faced with a tenant who is continually late or fails to pay their rent on time, many landlords are unsure of what their next steps should be. Not knowing whether to issue warnings, take legal action or try other methods for collecting unpaid rent can make the situation even more challenging.
Account Recovery
MAY 11, 2023
Banks beware — you may think you are doing something nice for a consumer when you re-open a closed account so that a deposit or withdrawal can be made and save the consumer from potential issues, but you are likely breaking the law, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned yesterday in a newly published circular.
Speaker: Genevieve Hancock, CPA
Cash flow isn’t just about balancing numbers - it's about ensuring your organization is positioned for both immediate stability and long-term success. Understanding that cash flow management fuels every decision, every opportunity, and every growth phase is critical. But how can you shift from simply managing cash to strategically optimizing it for resilience?
Credit Corp
MAY 10, 2023
Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. This monthly budget template is a tool that you can use to plan your finances for the month and see if you’re underspending or overspending based on your planned expenses and income.
Payment Savvy
MAY 11, 2023
Visa is a global payment technology company that provides electronic payment solutions to financial institutions, merchants, and consumers. It is one of the most widely accepted payment methods around the world. Visa has a set of rules and regulations that govern the use of its payment network, and these rules and regulations are subject to change from time to time.
Taurus Collect
MAY 11, 2023
If you have a credit or debt-related problem, it’s likely that a debt collection agency could come into the picture. In fact, most creditors and lenders will use a third party to follow up on outstanding accounts as soon as they become past due. That’s why understanding the resources these agencies can access to find you is so important. Fortunately, we’ve compiled an exhaustive list right here with everything you need to know!
Account Recovery
MAY 11, 2023
In a case that was first highlighted at TCPAWorld.com, a Florida state appeals court has ruled that state courts in The Sunshine State have the same Article III concrete harm thresholds that federal courts do, and that the receipt of one unwanted text message is not enough for a plaintiff to have standing to sue.
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Are you finding some snags in your collections process? With delinquencies, and the number of consumers looking for payment assistance on the rise, it may be time to consider an efficient cloud-based software to support your team. Learn how MeridianLink® Collect has helped financial institutions like yours streamline collections processes.
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