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Garnet Capital is a financial services company specializing in managing loan portfolio sales and providing valuation services.
The economy is in a good place for now, but it's also the right time for banks to de-risk their loan portfolios. With a stable economy and interest rate environment, banks should be looking to de-risk sooner rather than later and sell into a hungry or seller's market instead of waiting for a downturn when prices are much lower.
Upcoming rule changes in December will impact banks that lend to lower-income borrowers in terms of meeting CRA requirements. This could potentially change how lenders profit from loans in lower-income communities.
The US Treasury is selling bonds at a negative interest rate for the first time. The bonds are inflation-protected, so the interest rate can certainly increase in the future, but for now, they yield a negative 0.550 percent, which mirrors foreign countries that are stuck in slow or no-growth economies.
The Receivables Management Association International's 2020 Annual Conference is the premier event for the receivables management industry. Debt buyers, originating creditors, collection agencies, law firms, brokers, and affiliates gather for three days of industry education and regulatory updates, networking, and business opportunities.
Small businesses have always had a harder time securing financing than their larger brethren, but these challenges have grown even worse in recent years. As economic conditions have improved, fledgling firms have been seeking additional capital to invest and expand. While demand for credit from this sector is growing, many banks are reluctant to provide them the financing they need. Where else can they turn?
The compliance environment for debt sales has evolved significantly over the years. Focusing on several material components provides a framework for understanding these developments, including how information security, government agencies’ debt sales guidelines and the types of debt involved, have progressed.
