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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With the Economy Still on Life Support, How are Your Recoveries?
14 August 2009
Debt Settlement Industry Launches Self-Regulation Effort
14 August 2009
TowerGroup: Lender Angst and Consumer Frugality Drive Debit Card Transactions Over Credit Card
13 August 2009
CEO and General Counsel Acquired Majority Shareholder Status of Creditor Recovery Corporation
13 August 2009
U.S. Foreclosure Activity Increases 7 Percent in July; Up 32 Percent from Last Year
13 August 2009
Triad Financial Boosts Better Business Bureau Rating to A+
12 August 2009
DataX, eCash Software Integrated Services Offer Lenders End-to-End Management Tools
11 August 2009
5000 FDCPA Lawsuits: A Disturbing New Milestone
11 August 2009
So, Where?s the New Money?
10 August 2009
Consumer Credit Outstanding Continued Nosedive in June
10 August 2009
Americans for Consumer Credit Choice Releases Debt Management Industry Study
10 August 2009
Credit Card Industry Initiative a Disservice to Financially Strapped Consumers
7 August 2009
ACA International?s ?Ask Doctor Debt? helps consumers combat phony debt collectors
6 August 2009
Survey Results Provide Snapshot of Americans Financial Attitudes
6 August 2009
New Consumer Research Examines Credit Card Usage and Future Impact on the Credit Card Industry
5 August 2009
Discover U.S. Spending MonitorSM Falls for Second Consecutive Month as More Consumers Grow Concerned about the Economy and Their Finances
5 August 2009
Debt Buyer Asta Funding Swings to Profit in Latest Quarter
5 August 2009
Optimism Down as Small Business Owners Report Declining Revenues and Spending
3 August 2009
EOS Five Nations Survey 2009 on European Payment Practices
3 August 2009
New Experian Research Examines the Impact of the Economic Downturn on Small Business
3 August 2009