Since the economic downturn began in the U.S. in 2008, the fortunes of ARM companies have largely mirrored the broader business environment. Debt collection agencies are particularly susceptible to high unemployment, inflated consumer bankruptcies, and plummeting housing pricing. Combined with a general tightening of credit standards, the ARM industry is more tied to macroeconomic trends than ever before.
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Commercial Bankruptcies: The Top Reasons That Bankruptcy Creditors Sell Their Claims
22 March 2010
ARM Leaders Discuss New Consumer Financial Protection Proposal
18 March 2010
TransUnion Credit Risk Index Plateaus, Suggesting Improved Consumer Risk Conditions for the U.S.
16 March 2010
Jumpstart Coalition Honors ACA International Education Foundation Chair
16 March 2010
Mike Ginsberg?s Blog: February was a Month for the Record Books in ARM
12 March 2010
CARD Act Could Negatively Impact Creditworthy Consumer Credit Scores
12 March 2010
Asset Acceptance Reports Loss for Q4 and Full Year 2009 on Impairments
11 March 2010
Credit Counseling Services See Annual Credit Card Fees Returning With the New Credit Card Act in Place
8 March 2010
Veda Advantage Acquires Card Alert and EKKO Guardian Business
8 March 2010
Exploring Rising Complaints Against Debt Collectors
5 March 2010
TASC Executive Director to Discuss Debt Settlement at Collections & Credit Risk Conference
5 March 2010
TASC: Consumers Must be Vigilant When Assessing Credit Options
4 March 2010
Mortgage Servicer Ocwen Recommends Improvements to HAMP Program That Could Help More Distressed Homeowners
4 March 2010
Prepare for a Slow Recovery
2 March 2010
iPay Technologies Announces Billpayperless(TM) Solution
1 March 2010
TransUnion: National Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Remain Flat in Fourth Quarter 2009
1 March 2010
Collection Law Firm Mann Bracken to Liquidate in Receivership
1 March 2010
Aktiv Kapital Maintains Profitability in Challenging Market
26 February 2010
Research and Markets: Creditor Metrics: Consumer Approaches to Payment Protection Insurance Linked to Personal Loans and Consumer Credit in Europe
25 February 2010
State AG Seizes $12 million in Assets in Debt Settlement Action
25 February 2010