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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Consumer Action Releases 2007 Credit Card Survey
30 May 2007
Hospital boom adds billions to Arizona economy
29 May 2007
PayStream Advisors Founder Ijams to Speak at HFMA National Conference
29 May 2007
Fair Isaac and TransUnion Enhance FICO Risk Score in Canada
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?Debt Elimination? Defendants Settle FTC Charges
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Synovus Announces Merger of Three Subsidiary Banks
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22 May 2007
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Alltel to be Acquired by Private Equity in $27.5 billion Deal
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