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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Investors Sell Debt Buyers' Stock as Economy Declines
29 May 2008
Credit Card Spending Growth Continues Unabated As Do Charge-Offs and Delinquencies
28 May 2008
Foreclosures Skyrocketing Near Military Bases: Report
28 May 2008
Discover Small Business Watch: Economic Confidence Picks up as Cash Flow Issues Improve
27 May 2008
West Corporation Completes Genesys Acquisition and Updates 2008 Guidance
23 May 2008
Global Factoring Firm Coface Downgrades Seven Industry Sectors
23 May 2008
Commercial Real Estate Sales, Values Dropping
23 May 2008
insideARM Survey: Collectors Feeling Economic Pinch, But Optimistic on Future
22 May 2008
Quality Systems to Acquire Healthcare Strategic Initiatives
21 May 2008
Debt Settlement USA Negotiates Record Number of Settlements in April
21 May 2008
Sales and Collection Departments Need to Work Together for Company Success
20 May 2008
NACHA Reports More Than 18 Billion ACH Payments in 2007
19 May 2008
Home Price Drop, Subprime Status Indicate Foreclosure
19 May 2008
More than Half of Households Having Trouble Paying Bills: Survey
19 May 2008
USA Today Highlights Increasing Debt Collection Complaints
19 May 2008
PHNS Acquires AmeriVault Corp.
16 May 2008
FICO Credit Scores Coming to Russia with NBKI
16 May 2008
Housing Lenders Forgot the Basics: PNC Chairman Rohr
16 May 2008
Alliance Data Extends Private-Label Deal with Dress Barn
15 May 2008
Collection Agency: Australia?s Youth Facing Debt Stress
15 May 2008
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