Abstract
This newly updated bestseller by Marketdata examines the growth business of
debt collection agencies. Complaints by consumers about harassment by
collectors and inaccuracy of credit files/scores still exist. Collections is a
fragmented business of 6,500 mostly small firms. Major consolidation has taken
place amongst collections agencies since the late 1990's, and two firms now
account for $1.4 billion in sales. Technology is making firms more efficient
and profitability has risen. The study examines industry revenues/growth,
competitor profiles/rankings, emerging trends, extensive operating ratios,
etc.Covers national revenues (1987-2004 actual, 2005 & 2006 estimates, 2009
forecasts), latest 2002 Census data, examines consumer debt trends, the debt
buying market, outsourcing, status of IRS tax debt business, market segments,
delinquencies and bankruptcies trends, and more. Contains 55 tables and
charts. This report is also sold by chapters. Call for prices.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Report Scope, Sources of Information, Methodology 1-4
Executive Overview of Major Findings ($300) 5-20
History of Consumer Complaints About Credit Bureaus & Debt Collection Services
37-53
Major Industry Trends & Factors Affecting Demand 54-74
Tables:
- * Consumer credit outstanding and finance rates: 1990 to 2003
- * Usage of general purpose credit cards by families: 1992 to 2001
- * Financial debt held by families by type of debt: 1995 to 2001
- * Percent distribution of amount of debt held by fa
- * Financial assets held by families by type of asset: 1995 to 2001
Market Size, Growth, Segments & Forecasts 75-84
Government Tax Debt: A Status Report 85-93
Economic Structure & Ratios of Adjustment & Collection Services 94-118
Collection Agency Competitor Profiles 119-148
Tables:
- * 50 largest firms, by collection agency placements: 2004 (First Detroit
ranking)
- * 50 largest collection agencies, by revenues: 2004 (First Detroit
ranking)
- * 50 largest collection firms, by no. of branch offices: 2004 (First
Detroit ranking)
- * Top 25 collection agencies, ranked by 2002 revenues (Collections &
Credit Risk)
Reference Directory of Industry Information Sources 149-153
