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Outsourcing vs. In-House Debt Collection: Pros and Cons

Eastern Credit Management Services

When it comes to debt collection, businesses are faced with a critical decision. Should they handle it in-house or outsource it to a professional debt collection agency like Eastern Credit Management Services (ECMS)? Resource Efficiency: Outsourcing debt collection saves your company time, manpower, and resources.

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What Triggers Your Collection Efforts?

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If all your customers paid promptly — by the time the invoice was due — you would not need to do any collection work. Collections is a reactive process. The amount of collection activity with which you are tasked is directly proportional to your customers’ payment habits.

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How Long Does a Charge-Off Stay on Your Credit Report? 

CreditStrong for Business

If a consumer has an unpaid debt on an existing credit account, the original lender will eventually close the account and charge off the bad debt. Generally, these debts are reported to the credit bureaus and remain as a negative entry on your credit history for seven years. What is a Charge-Off?