RMAi Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Nat’l Credit Sys. , A debt collector unaware of the discharge, allegedly due to a bona fide error, sent several collection letters to the consumer regarding the past-due rent. The consumer filed a lawsuit claiming the debt collector, by seeking payment following the discharge, “violated 15 U.S.C. 21-3131, 2023 U.S.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

Two weeks ago we recapped the three most read articles from 2023: identifying red flags, understanding why customers pay late, and the secrets of successful collectors. Then last week we looked at credit hold best practices. From a credit management perspective, these are largely reactive topics.

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RMAi Blog

MARCH 14, 2023

This is a very expansive definition which would include medical debt charged on a credit card, including a bottle of Tylenol purchased from a grocery store. RMAI is strongly opposed to this bill and is working with our Colorado lobbyist and other industry trade associations to get an exemption for credit card debt.

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RMAi Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Here are some recently introduced bills that might be of interest: New York SB 171 – This bill would create a private right of action against originating creditors and debt collectors for a violation of the Debt Collection Procedures Act. Prof’l Bureau of Collections of Md., 4th 823 (10th Cir. 4th 1236, 1240 (11th Cir.

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RMAi Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

The following bills of concern are a sample of the legislation that RMAI is currently engaging on behalf of the industry: California AB 1414 – This bill would exclude consumer credit accounts from the definition of “book account” which would force all litigation through a contract theory for litigation.

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Due

APRIL 2, 2024

Life’s uncertainties—job loss, emergencies, foreclosures, bankruptcies—can severely damage credit. With a commitment to bouncing back, discipline, careful planning, concrete goals, and strategic choices, it is possible to recover from financial troubles and rebuild your credit status. Bad credit carries numerous disadvantages.

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SAP Credit Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

I am a collector of old computers and software and have a passion for these vintage systems. I have a collection of old servers and hardware from SUN, SGI, CRAY, Apple… and I like to tinker with them occasionally so why not? SM51 – Overview of Processes.

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MNS Credit Management Group

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In addition to giving solicitors instructions to start legal proceedings, we also offer credit management services including sending letters of demand prior to legal action, a service that looks into a company’s history, credit reports, and status reports. When a client owes a business money, consumer collections take place.

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CreditStrong for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Most utility payments will not appear on your credit report and will not affect your credit. Some services are available that will report utility bill payments, but some only report to one credit agency, and others charge a fee. Does Paying Utilities Build Credit? Missing utility payments can hurt your credit.

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Gaviti

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Collections calls typically rely on a team of individuals, each responsible for his or her own accounts. Although the idea is for the collections teams to build a rapport with their customers, the approach is flawed. Other inefficiencies of collections calls include: They are resource-intensive.

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FICO Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Top 5 Debt Collection Posts of 2022: Crisis and Opportunity. As more people enter the collections queue due to rising costs and economic wobbles, our collections experts share their tips for early collections, digital approaches and more. Here are the top five posts from 2022 on debt collection trends. FICO Admin.

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Gaviti

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Even with the most streamlined and automated A/R management process and B2B collections best practices , customers don’t always pay on time. At this point, your business should move from handling the invoice in-house to managing it through one of the debt collection outsourcing services listed below. billion by 2025 in the U.S.

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tillful

MAY 17, 2023

Here’s a closer look at what collection filings and derogatory marks mean for businesses. Plus, learn how long they stay on your record, how to prevent them, and tips on getting your business credit back on track. What does it mean to have a business debt in collections? What is a derogatory mark on a credit report ?

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Collenda

JULY 31, 2024

Lenders have faced several challenges with collecting borrowers’ repayments due to rising living costs including income instability, limited disposable income and the ability to service existing debt, increasing the likelihood of delinquency or default.

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Gaviti

JUNE 10, 2024

If your business is scaling and expanding into new geographic regions, it may present challenges in collecting receivables. This should include debit and credit cards, local bank transfer, ACH/echeck, wire transfer and electronic funds transfer. Would a robust customer-facing payment portal help you collect receivables faster?

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

However, if you still have several outstanding invoices or you’re waiting for payments to process through a credit card company, you might have more cash flowing out of the business than you do coming in—in which case, you’re cash flow negative. Be a Diligent Collector. Work on being a diligent collector.

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Fundera

JULY 23, 2019

A merchant account is key for your business because it’s the means by which you’ll be able to accept debit and credit card payments. Your merchant account is where the funds from the debit and credit card transactions you collect are deposited once those transactions go through. but selling to customers in the U.S.,

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RMAi Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

The letter specifically noted several proposals including restrictions on creditors and consumer reporting agencies concerning medical information (Regulation V), credit card penalty fees (Regulation Z), identity theft and coerced debt provisions, data broker practices under Regulation V, and more. View RMAIs data broker comments here.

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RMAi Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Additionally, it aims to explore methods for identifying and addressing debts incurred through coercion, assess the responsibilities of entities furnishing credit information, and review the current dispute resolution process. A Wisconsin borrower defaulted on two credit card accounts issued by a national bank. New York A.1356

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JSP Credit Management

APRIL 19, 2022

JSP Credit Management's journey so far has taken some unexpected turns in its short lifespan. Therefore we have chosen to embrace the opportunities that have been presented to us and yes, it has involved some risk, but it has also involved some reward too and that is what we have benefited from in hindsight.

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Due

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With a wide array of designs, materials, and colors to choose from, they make meal presentations more appealing. Along with jams, nuts, and olives, cheese boards are often accompanied by small dishes or bowls, enhancing their presentation. These compact devices, the size of a credit card, can be carried in your pocket or bag.

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RMAi Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

In This Update Last week the CFPB released its final rule on removing medical debt from credit reports. Among the new regulatory restrictions, the final rule states that creditors can no longer use medical debt information in credit eligibility determinations unless specific exceptions apply. New York A.1356

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