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AI, or artificial intelligence, has the potential to impact the field of debt collection significantly. Debt collection involves pursuing individuals or businesses to repay outstanding debts. Here are some ways AI can be used in debt collections: Automated Communication: AI-powered chatbots can handle initial interactions with debtors, engage in conversations, and answer frequently asked questions.
When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially. Both can send a demand letter and call the debtor to request the outstanding amount owed. Should the debtor refuse to pay and it becomes time to file suit, the collection agency will have to engage a third-party law firm to file suit.
Listen to the latest episode of NACM's Extra Credit podcast to learn how automation can help credit departments navigate the spike in bankruptcies. ?️ With the pandemic free-money era officially coming to an end, many businesses on the margin are starting to struggle. As a result, corporate bankruptcies are on the rise. Commercial C.
Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te
Deciding to use a debt collection agency can be a big step for a business. Many business owners and other decision-makers have a number of questions they want answered before deciding to take that next step with an accounts receivable program. They want to know that they made the best decision possible for their organization. Of course getting late and non-paying customers to the table is a top concern, there can be other concerns that a business of any size wants to address before taking the ne
Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation, in which President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation to free enslaved African
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Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation, in which President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation to free enslaved African
Reducing unpaid medical bills is a significant challenge for both healthcare providers and patients. The issue can strain healthcare systems, lead to increased costs, and negatively affect patients’ financial health. Here are some strategies that can help in reducing unpaid medical bills: Clarity and Awareness : Communicate with patients about healthcare services’ costs and the importance of health insurance.
In what many in the accounts receivable management industry fear is a nightmare scenario, plaintiffs who lose cases in federal court, especially if found not to have standing to sue, then turn and file the exact same case in state court, hoping the threshold to have standing is lower and therefore making it more likely […]
It’s June 2023 and household debt just set an all-time record. And it could affect every business in the country. The New York Federal Reserve issued a report in May 2023 that indicated a new record in household debt. Americans have racked up over $17 trillion in debt. And that should concern every business owner, entrepreneur and anyone responsible for accounts receivables.
This June, families across the country are celebrating fathers and father figures in their lives. The yearly question of what to get dad for Father's Day will come up, and many kids will begin crafting and signing homemade cards.
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. 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 (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). 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.
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PDCflow is excited to announce the launch of our brand new Insights Report. Insights reporting is the free, enhanced reporting tool from PDCflow designed to help managers, executives, and other decision-makers better understand their organization’s payment processing. Through the Insights Report, anyone who needs access to reporting and analytics can: track payment performance monitor trends at a glance sort and view reporting info by desired data factors Benefits of Insights Insights reporting
Introduction: Managing debt is an essential aspect of running a business, and effective debt collection is crucial for maintaining healthy cash flow and financial stability. Implementing proper debt collection techniques can help businesses recover outstanding payments while maintaining positive relationships with clients. In this article, we will explore some effective strategies for businesses to improve their debt collection processes and increase their chances of successful debt recovery. 1.
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.
While there’s no set number for how many credit cards you should have, having too few or too many may negatively affect your credit score by impacting your credit utilization or creating difficulties tracking your payments and balances. There’s no set rule on how many credit cards are too many as it depends on several factors, like credit health, age, income, and utilization ratio.
The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling awarding the defendant in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act case $286,064.62 in attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses while vacating an additional award of $73,884.
London landlords face prolonged delays in the eviction process as bailiff operations are suspended indefinitely due to unspecified ‘health and safety reasons’. This move is reportedly causing an immediate and significant impact on evictions, with one bailiff reporting an 80% decrease in their workload. The understanding is that the safety concerns arise from the need for bailiffs to be accompanied by additional personnel while attending properties, to ensure their safety.
Technological advances have made telemarketing easier than ever. When utilizing automated telemarketing systems, with a single click of a mouse, businesses can place thousands of phone calls and send tens of thousands of individual text messages. With the same click of a mouse, Florida businesses can unknowingly subject themselves to hundreds of thousands of dollars of liability.
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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.
How long someone has bad credit depends on how long they continue to create negative credit activity. Almost as soon as you start making credit-improving moves, you may see positive impacts in your score. However, old negative activity can still haunt your report for a while after you start improving your credit situation. Luckily, you can still have a decent or even excellent score with negative marks on your report.
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld — albeit in a split decision — a medical debt collection law in Nevada that was enacted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that the law is not pre-empted by either the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or the Fair Credit Reporting Act, […]
In Milgram v. Chase Bank USA, N.A. , F.4th , 2023 WL 3874276 (11th Cir. June 8, 2023), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of plaintiff’s FCRA claim based on the bank’s alleged failure to conduct a reasonable investigation into a consumer’s dispute after the consumer provided proof of a criminal judgment in an identity theft matter.
Home Blog Feed test Customer Management Trends: Hyper-Personalization, Trust, & More These were some of the top customer experience themes, breakouts, & ideas from FICO World 2023 Thu, 02/09/2023 - 10:49 Pawel Pasik by FICO expand_less Back to top Fri, 06/16/2023 - 10:25 FICO World 2023 was a hugely successful event, with more than 500 leading companies gathering at The Diplomat in Hollywood, FL to discuss top market trends, best practices, and innovative ideas in digital transformation.
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!
More than 10% of subprime auto loan customers were behind on payments by 60 days or more in early 2021. Were you one of them? Whether or not you fall under the subprime category, it can be surprisingly easy to miss an auto payment—or any other debt. So, when do you know that you have a late car payment on your hands? And what do you do? You’ve got questions—we’ve got answers.
Human Rights Watch, an international non-governmental organization, has issued a blistering report that calls out the United States for allowing “abusive medical billing and debt collection practices” that undermine human rights through the use of a “profoundly flawed” system. A copy of the report, titled “In Sheep’s Clothing” can be accessed by clicking here.
Are you a business owner struggling to properly manage accounts receivable and collect past-due payments? It’s no surprise that debt collection is an increasingly competitive field, so understanding and leveraging the right tools could give your company the edge it needs. Debt collection agencies are transforming how courts handle delinquent accounts, making their services a valuable asset for businesses large and small.
Please join Troutman Pepper Partners Chris Willis and James Stevens for a very special announcement about two new great tools for the financial services industry: The Troutman Pepper Financial Services blog and the Troutman Pepper Financial Services app. The blog will provide analysis and commentary on financial services law, regulation, and business, spanning across all areas of law that impact financial services providers.
Remote finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs—and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats have become more than just “growing pains”. They’re now liabilities. The challenge isn’t just team distribution, but building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
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