美國債權回收代理產業

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

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

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