Debt Sales 101

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In Episode 4 of our Debt Sales 101 mini-series, we focus on the current regulatory landscape governing debt sales and how recent developments are shaping the market. We discuss how oversight has become more fragmented, more active, and increasingly driven by state regulators and attorneys general, and how that shift is affecting both buyers and sellers.… Continue Reading

In Episode 3 of our Debt Sales 101 mini-series, we discuss who buys charged-off debt and how debt sale transactions are typically structured. We explain how different buyers specialize in different asset classes and how buyers evaluate portfolios from legal, regulatory, and commercial perspectives.

From a buyer’s perspective, purchasing debt is not just a credit decision.… Continue Reading

In Episode 2 of our Debt Sales 101 mini-series, we move from the “why” behind debt sales to the “what.” Specifically, we discuss what types of debt can be sold, how portfolios are typically composed, and the legal and regulatory considerations that determine whether debt is appropriate for sale.

Not all debt is equally marketable, and not all accounts within a portfolio carry the same legal, regulatory, or operational risk.… Continue Reading