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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Banks and Health Care Debt Collectors Poised to Benefit from Rise in HSA Growth
12 November 2009
The economy appears to be heading back on track. This bodes well for liquidations.
11 November 2009
Consumer Credit Card Debt Increases in October
11 November 2009
FDCPA and Other Consumer Rights Lawsuit Statistics
10 November 2009
Debt Collection Agencies More Optimistic About Future
10 November 2009
Cavalry Portfolio Services Unveils New Online Payment Center
9 November 2009
Another Big Loss for Consumer Credit Card Debt in September
9 November 2009
Noble Systems Expands with its Acquisition of Liberation Product Line from TDI (TeleDirect International Inc)
6 November 2009
As the Health Care Debate Rages On, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Continue to Gain in Popularity
6 November 2009
Equifax Helps Financial Institutions Improve Account Management Productivity Across Portfolios
6 November 2009
Debt Purchasing Takes Center Stage at ACA International Fall Forum
6 November 2009
Southwest Credit Achieves PCI DSS Level 1 Compliance
5 November 2009
Small Businesses Turn To Bibby Financial Services As Credit Card Pricing Soars
5 November 2009
Bharatbook.com Included New Report On "Collections and Debt Management In UK Personal Lending" In Its Market Report
5 November 2009
State Launching Major Crackdown on Debt Collectors
3 November 2009
Another Record Set for Commercial Accounts Placed with Commercial Collection Agencies, But...
2 November 2009
Survey Shows that Consumers Opt Against Charging Holiday Purchases
2 November 2009
Fitch: U.S. Credit Card Performance Measures Mixed as Chargeoffs Drop
30 October 2009
Debt Settlement Industry to FTC: We Provide Valuable Service to Consumers
28 October 2009
CCAA Members' Business-to-Business Accounts Placed for Collections Continue to Rise
28 October 2009