Auto lenders received some sobering news in May 2019 regarding the repayment of auto loan debt. The euphoria created by the recent record highs in newly originated auto loans and the average price per vehicle was tempered by the announcement that delinquencies continue to increase for some borrowers. Specifically, serious delinquencies (90 days or longer)…
With a delinquency rate reaching the highest level since the Great Recession, auto loan debt has become serious business for lenders and the agencies that represent them. The factors leading to this decline include a record-high sum of newly originated auto loans ($584 billion in 2018), a record-high average price per vehicle ($37,577 in December…
Predictive modeling is used in many aspects of life today. For example, a fisherman can use predictive forecasts to determine the patterns of fish to find the best times and locations to get the most action. Similarly, in the world of collections, there are many fish in the sea with agencies challenged to handle massive…
The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA International) presents its annual conference July 14 – 16, 2019 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The ACA International Convention & Expo 2019 features 35 educational sessions led by industry experts, an exposition hall showcasing innovative industry providers, and several opportunities to share best practices with peers…
Collecting on accounts receivable can bring in sizable amounts of revenue to clients, but third-party debt collection agencies should maintain a compliance management system (CMS) to provide legal compliance and other benefits. First, a CMS enables agencies to remain compliant with federal, state and local laws that protect consumer interests. The approach ensures that every…
Launching and maintaining best-in-class debt collection agencies requires a tremendous effort and an ongoing commitment to compliance, certification, data security, and collections technology. Recent articles in this blog have also discussed the importance of having highly qualified people in client relations and operations. Client relations teams are responsible for ensuring that clients are satisfied with…
Produced by insideARM, the 2019 First Party Collections Summit will focus on the unique challenges of first party collections, outsourcing collections management, and the consumer experience. The event is scheduled for June 17 – 19 at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Over 350 first party partners are expected to attend, including 100-plus creditors…
In lieu of hiring a collection agency, some companies believe they can successfully recover debt on their own. Launching an in-house collections department can be a costly matter and expend a great amount of resources. Businesses need to budget for the physical infrastructure of adding a collections department such as leasing a separate space, implementing…
The questions in this series were formulated after considering the inherent challenges of hiring a collection agency as well as the related Google Search terms, insights into requests for proposals (RFPs), and finally, the pros and cons of existing articles on the subject. As mentioned in part one, time is of the essence in debt…
Many companies procrastinate hiring a collection agency because they simply don’t know what they don’t know about the credit and collections industry. Consequently, businesses often struggle to formulate a list of specific questions before hiring a collection agency. This uncertainly may lead to delay — a major factor in poor debt recovery — and consequently,…