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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Most Creditworthy Consumers Also Are Most Likely to Be Identity Theft Victims
8 June 2009
U.S. Consumer Credit Plummets in April; Credit Cards Fall 11 percent
8 June 2009
Canadians increasingly falling behind on their credit payments
3 June 2009
B2b collection experts gathering to share insights, innovations
2 June 2009
TransUnion.com: Mortgage Loan Delinquency Rates Rise for Ninth Straight Quarter, but at a Slower Pace
2 June 2009
Many Consumers Better Served by Debt Settlement Companies
1 June 2009
In Your Words: Comments from the ARM Industry Confidence Survey
31 May 2009
Delinquencies and Foreclosures Continued to Climb in Q1: Mortgage Bankers Association
29 May 2009
Kaulkin Ginsberg?s Debt Collection Industry Index Reflects Continued Declines; Modest Improvement Predicted
29 May 2009
Challenging Economy Drives Consumer Need for Financial Education to Achieve Life Goals: Western Union
28 May 2009
Credit Card Bill Impact on ARM Industry Uncertain
27 May 2009
Self Help Debt Settlement Website Launched
22 May 2009
Philly Fed Firms Continue to See Weakness
21 May 2009
Veda Advantage To Acquire Secure Sentinel
21 May 2009
Banks Eager to Repay Bailout Money to Escape Government Control
21 May 2009
Texas-based Debt Settlement Company is Enjoined from Doing Business In West Virginia
19 May 2009
Changes in the Healthcare Industry that will Impact ARM Companies
18 May 2009
Over $33 Billion in U.S. Consumer Credit at Risk of Default
18 May 2009
Auto Dealerships Close, A Mixed Bag for ARM?
15 May 2009
USOBA Announces its 2009 Summer Conference Speakers and Topics
15 May 2009