Category: Collections and Arrears
October 7, 2020
Humanising Debt Collection: How to Support Customers in Difficult Circumstances
The debt collection process can be difficult, stressful and time-consuming for both the debtor and the lender. Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, there are more loss-making accounts than ever, and the pressure is on lenders to provide debt collection methods and techniques that are effective and compassionate.
September 2, 2020
UK Consumer Debt: At a glance
Lenders are facing a tsunami of challenges off the back of the Covid-19 pandemic. The impact on consumer debt in the UK is huge and long-lasting. As we head towards the end of the furlough scheme, and with payment holidays finishing soon, lenders will need to be prepared for what comes next.
May 29, 2020
Looking over the horizon of payment holidays and forbearance
We take a look at how businesses can adjust to the short and mid-term demand increase for servicing collections and arrears.
May 27, 2020
Arrears management for Local Authorities in a post-Covid-19 world
It's critical that local authorities and central government are well-prepared for an influx of financial support requirements as the lockdown is eased. Local authorities should be able to provide such support with empathy and fair treatment, despite tightened purse strings.