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Lessons for Trade Creditors from Recent Bankruptcies

Your Virtual Credit Manager

” (Photo by Devon MacKay on Unsplash ) This applies to credit and collections as well as anything else. Collectors are continually learning what works to get people to pay up and what doesn’t. Another thing trade creditors can study is companies that have defaulted or filed for bankruptcy. J.Crew Group, Inc.

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The Nine Essentials of a Successful Collection Call

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Successful collections require the coordination of a variety of activities: timely and accurate invoices and payment posting, monthly statements, email reminders and other dunning notices as well as telephone calls. A Cautionary Tale… As a corporate credit manager, I periodically was tasked with other finance department activities.

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Red Flags, Slow Payments, and Collection Secrets

Your Virtual Credit Manager

In our case, we found our readers had an affinity for articles on identifying collection risks and the best ways of dealing with past due balances. We then provide situation intelligence regarding the causes of past due balances, and finally reveal seven habits common to successful collectors.

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Is Your Collection Agency a Good Fit?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Despite advances in workflow automation and payment technology, collecting commercial receivables is not getting any easier. Employ Technology: Automated billing systems, debt collection software, auto-cash, and other tech tools effectively streamline your cash conversion process. check, ACH, credit card, etc.),

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The CFPB’s Concerns with Medical Debt Credit Cards

RevCycle

In fact, medical debt is the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the country. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of medical debt credit cards being offered to patients. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is concerned about the risks associated with medical debt credit cards.

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How Long Does a Collection Stay on Your Credit Report?

CreditStrong for Business

An original creditor owed an unpaid debt will often “charge off” a credit account and send it to a debt collection agency. Most collections will remain visible for seven years on your credit report. How Do Collections Affect Your Credit Score? The consumer’s existing credit score at the time.

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Global Payment Delays And Bankruptcies: Causes, Consequences, And Solutions

MNS Credit Management Group

There are some issues with the debt recovery process that the debt collection agencies confront that need to be addressed by the government at a higher level. In this article, we will explore the causes of these issues, their consequences in the b2b debt collection industry, and potential solutions. What exactly is certainty?