Recently added articles from Collections & Credit Risk:
Leading The Way.(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2009; ... Byline: Darren Waggoner, Editor Collections & Credit Risk this month is proud to honor four leaders in collections, credit and debt buying as "Industry Champions" for their work improving and advancing their respective fields. The recognition is part of our "Leading ...
The Credit Card Game; For years, issuers fought to make their cards "top of wallet" - the first a consumer used. Now, they are jockeying for a different prize: Whatever's left in the wallet. How is it changing collections?(Risk Management)(American Express Co.)(Capital One Financial Corp.)
Nov 01, 2009; ... Byline: Harry Terris In the troubled economy, often the first issuer that cuts a consumer a break - perhaps by waiving fees or interest - is the one with the best chance of getting paid. With more borrowers facing difficult choices about which bills are most ...
The Letter Of The Law; Can collectors do their jobs effectively in the ever-changing regulatory landscape?(Getting Paid)
Nov 01, 2009 ... Byline: Michelle Dunn If you are in the collection business, you are always learning about regulations, trying to get new laws passed and making sure your collectors are following all the rules. When I asked some of my association members what debt collection laws ...
By The Numbers: Q2 Delinquencies.(Stats)
Nov 01, 2009 ... CREDIT CARD LOANS 1.17% - National rate in Q2 of bankcard borrowers 90 days or more delinquent on one or more of their bankcards. 15 - Number of states at or above the national 90-day credit card delinquency rate. $5,719 - Average U.S. bankcard borrower ...
LETTERS.(News)
Nov 01, 2009 ... What is the greatest challenge facing the collection industry and/or the bad-debt market in Q4 and heading into 2010? One of the biggest is dealing with the legislative and regulatory climate in our industry, which favors the consumer. It stands to become considerably more ...