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Homeowner Confidence Shrinks

Perception of home values dropped to lowest level in seven quarters.

Mar 8, 2010

FTC Announces Top Consumer Complaints of 2009

Complaints against first- and third-party debt collectors increased.

Mar 8, 2010

ACA Conducts Agency Benchmarking Survey

Participating U.S. collection agency members will receive a copy of the survey report at no charge.

Mar 8, 2010

ACA International Announces New PR Director

Mark Schiffman brings 20 years of public relations and public affairs expertise.

Mar 8, 2010

Loomer-Mortenson Scholarship Helps Students With Credit and Collection Industry Ties

Three awards are available to industry employees and their dependents.

Mar 8, 2010

The ARMS Global Group Pty. Ltd. Achieves PPMS Designation

PPMS is a management system for collection agencies based upon developing, implementing and adhering to a set of industry-specific professional practices and policies.

Mar 1, 2010

Businesses of All Sizes Show Signs of Improvement

Over the past six months, payment behavior has improved in all industries and across all regions.

Mar 1, 2010

Consumer Credit Scores Drop in January 2010

Decrease to 669 is the first time average scores fell below 670 in a year.

Mar 1, 2010

ACA International Announces New Campus ACA Seminar

Collection Floor Management seminar debuts at Spring Forum.

Mar 1, 2010

The Intelitech Group Names Associate Partner

Brett Sivits will work with agencies to strengthen collector training and performance.

Mar 1, 2010

ACA Members Use Collector’s Pledge to Reinforce Professionalism and Ethics

Pledge signifies collectors’ commitment to treat consumers with respect.

Mar 1, 2010

View January Survey Results and Participate in ACA’s February Survey

Help move the credit and collection industry forward by participating in the association's monthly survey.

Feb 22, 2010

ACA International Names Valerie Hayes as General Counsel

Hayes will also continue to serve as vice president of legal and government affairs and director of MAP.

Feb 22, 2010

More Consumers Make Payments on Credit Cards Before Mortgages

A study finds the new payment hierarchy, where consumers pay their credit cards prior to their mortgages, is occurring more readily.

Feb 22, 2010

Corker Looks to Negotiate with Dodd on Financial Regulatory Reform

Senate Banking Committee member seeks bipartisan compromise.

Feb 22, 2010