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IMPORTANT
FACTORS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU
CHOOSE YOUR COLLECTION AGENCY
Length of time in business
Size of the Agency
Financial stability/are they bonded and insured
Medical Collections experience (including seniority of Collectors)
Is Agency automated to include
On-line capability
Training employees continually
Pre-Collect systems
Collection procedure for each client/account
Do they have access to Credit Bureau?
What skiptracing procedures do they follow?
Do they use computer systems with power dialing?
Are their Collectors continually trained on new laws,
etc.?
Check out rates!
Contingency
Fee/Are rates based on type/age and column?
Notice
and Be Aware!
Generally
you find rates and fees are charged on a contingency basis - on
collections, no charge. However, watch the firm that charges
a low fee... They may not work your accounts in a proper manner
and will collect fewer accounts. See what you are getting
for your money.
Although you may pay a higher rate, the important factor is the
Agency's effectiveness and their net return to you.
The bottom line is: Choose the Agency which will handle your
accounts in a professional way - staying with FDCPA - and sending
your monthly reports stamped "Paid in Full."
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