{"id":22771,"date":"2021-04-28T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T07:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/how-automation-improves-debt-collection-process\/"},"modified":"2023-08-23T07:20:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T07:20:40","slug":"how-automation-improves-debt-collection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/fintech\/how-automation-improves-debt-collection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"How Automation Improves The Debt Collection Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22771\" class=\"elementor elementor-22771\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4733fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"59813\" data-id=\"f4733fe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e3c9d08\" data-eae-slider=\"55604\" data-id=\"e3c9d08\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5258e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5258e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The COVID-19 pandemic announced by the World Health Organization in March this year changed the way the global financial system has been operating for years. Along with other business domains, the lending market has entered the mode of adaptation and (sometimes) uncertainty. However, the incomes of both citizens and companies will most likely decrease, despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bierensgroup.com\/en-gb\/article\/government-initiatives-to-support-companies-during-the-coronavirus-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the efforts<\/a> of European governments or the <a href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/policy-issues\/cares\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CARES Act<\/a> in the US. What this basically means is that the demand for credit will be higher than ever. Crisis or not, businesses still need funds to operate, and people still resort to loans. In light of the pandemic, the work of the collection sector will also change \u2014 there\u2019s a strong probability that borrowers will expect difficulties in returning funds than they did, say, three months ago. Therefore, lenders must rearrange their processes to avoid possible defaults and further complications with debtors.<\/p>\n\n<p>In its abundance in the market, automated debt collection solutions minimize sometimes inevitable losses. Widely used in various industries, automation offers tools that significantly improve the collection process leaving no room for human error. Ideally, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/futureofwork\/culture-digital-transformation-debts-post-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital collection center<\/a> represents a kind of an online portal that sends emails and makes calls in a fully automated mode.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71189aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71189aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a Proper Debt Collection System?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1100f89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1100f89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you want a quick answer, well, it\u2019s the one that solves the goals of debt collection automation. Let\u2019s dive in detail, shall we? When talking about technology-driven debt collection, automation improves two major areas within the debt collection industry. The first one is the automation of processes that takes the productivity of a company to a whole new level and frees up human resources. The second aspect is the process of algorithms-powered decision-making that offers a specific kind of settlement to a debtor depending on various factors.<\/p>\n\n<p>However, to maximize the effect of automation, the system that a collector uses must contain integrations with external systems. In particular, it\u2019s advisable to integrate with:<\/p>\n\n<ul><li>banking systems \u2014 to automatically receive information about payments made by the debtor, changes in financial indicators, the period of delay, and other important data;<\/li><li>SMS and automatic mailing service providers;<\/li><li>automatic mailing systems in instant messengers \u2014 Whatsapp, Skype, Facebook Messenger, and other similar programs;<\/li><li>telephony systems used for auto redial;<\/li><li>external service providers \u2014 for example, providing mail sending services.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e411c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e411c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Benefits of Automation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac098c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fac098c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As said earlier, the most important benefit of an automated solution is that it fights repetitiveness. Debt collection is a process that requires dozens of clerical actions to repeat over and over again. These tasks are time-consuming (blame good old spreadsheets for it), prone to human error, and ask for manual work in the Age of Tech. The outcome? One can easily damage relationships with clients. You could ask anyone in the industry, and they will tell you: the proper customer relationship is the cornerstone of the collection business.<\/p>\n\n<p>The second best benefit of automation collection programs is the data and various types of information in a single format. I couldn\u2019t emphasize more the importance of its availability within the system. How much effort does it take to load debtor data? Are there mechanisms in place to quickly reconfigure the system if the bank changes the format or when a new client appears? Automation puts the data at employees\u2019 very fingertips, so they are fully equipped when calling debtors.<\/p>\n\n<p>In a nutshell, automation allows collectors to:<\/p>\n\n<ul><li>optimize communication strategies and collection of overdue debts;<\/li><li>increase customer satisfaction and loyalty;<\/li><li>reduce costs through improved automation of the decision-making process and analyze KPI\u2019s.<\/li><li>go on with steady communication and provide fast follow-ups;<\/li><li>increase profitability and reduce the collection of overdue debts;<\/li><li>manage problem debts more effectively and sending invoices quickly;<\/li><li>control risks and increase compliance with corporate policies.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c69e7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c69e7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">General Requirements for the Functionality of a Debt Collection System<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f5e145 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f5e145\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When choosing software, here at HES FinTech, we advise you to stick to the following features. A decent collection system should contain:<\/p>\n\n<p>1. Tools that provide the opportunity to get analytical information on the effectiveness of work with debt in particular and the overall performance of the company as a whole (scoring, reporting system, etc.).<\/p>\n\n<p>2. A convenient work environment for users (workstations, user-friendly interfaces and search tools, etc.).<\/p>\n\n<p>3. Tools for the implementation of management activities (for example, a system for distributing debt obligations by employees).<\/p>\n\n<p>4. Means of exchanging data with the outside world.<\/p>\n\n<p>In case new changes or tools are needed, the cloud makes it possible to introduce quick adjustments in no time. However, many organizations adhere to the on-premise model to keep infrastructure in-house. One way or another, if an automation debt collection software vendor can keep up with these basic requirements, then chances are the software will be easily integrated into a collector\u2019s business system resulting in quick payback.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4483afa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4483afa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5eaf75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5eaf75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reportsanddata.com\/report-detail\/debt-collection-software-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The report<\/a> by Reports and Data claims that the debt collection software market is forecasted to hit 4,49 billion dollars by 2026. This is part of the global wave of <a href=\"https:\/\/hesfintech.com\/blog\/digital-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digitalization<\/a> in banking and finance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-399fabc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"399fabc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SsQHjIUwHUOkeyn1P_LqkDrvqn2PDYwecJtuNgh_Jzva7X3FIqHCg3fZm2OdNxdDoO-BQR7rbT96lUkwn1nrLYB9GUx18-EPWqzhGuUBi7StKXMnnh9SzowoE6HetvUPtwLS-z04.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31176\" alt=\"How Automation Improves The Debt Collection Process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SsQHjIUwHUOkeyn1P_LqkDrvqn2PDYwecJtuNgh_Jzva7X3FIqHCg3fZm2OdNxdDoO-BQR7rbT96lUkwn1nrLYB9GUx18-EPWqzhGuUBi7StKXMnnh9SzowoE6HetvUPtwLS-z04.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SsQHjIUwHUOkeyn1P_LqkDrvqn2PDYwecJtuNgh_Jzva7X3FIqHCg3fZm2OdNxdDoO-BQR7rbT96lUkwn1nrLYB9GUx18-EPWqzhGuUBi7StKXMnnh9SzowoE6HetvUPtwLS-z04-300x183.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SsQHjIUwHUOkeyn1P_LqkDrvqn2PDYwecJtuNgh_Jzva7X3FIqHCg3fZm2OdNxdDoO-BQR7rbT96lUkwn1nrLYB9GUx18-EPWqzhGuUBi7StKXMnnh9SzowoE6HetvUPtwLS-z04-610x372.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36bc26b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36bc26b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Due to the pandemic, it takes time to assess the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesfinancecouncil\/2020\/05\/27\/what-the-pandemic-has-taught-the-lending-industry\/#201924953862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">depth of the changes<\/a> to adapt to and outline new trends in the collection. Don\u2019t get me wrong: automated collection software doesn\u2019t contain a magic wand effect inside, and it won\u2019t certainly make human debt collectors obsolete in the near future. The collection industry still relies on human touch and judgments, and it\u2019s only natural in regard to the essence of the business. However, technology is able to improve both performance and productivity.<\/p>\n\n<p>The nature of a debt collection process asks for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/ai-debt-collection-calling-mr-innovation-dmitri-koteshov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">very sensitive<\/a> approach. BCFP Annual Report 2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/files.consumerfinance.gov\/f\/documents\/cfpb_fdcpa_annual-report-congress_03-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a> about 80,000 complaints related to debt collection in the USA back in 2018. This way, concerning all the scandals within the industry, collectors must become more customer-centric. Especially during hard times of today. With automation, the domain of collection can smooth the process of debt recovery and make it more humanistic.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hesfintech.com\/blog\/how-automation-improves-debt-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/hesfintech.com\/blog\/how-automation-improves-debt-collection\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nature of a debt collection process asks for a very sensitive approach. Collectors must become more customer-centric. Especially during hard times of today. 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He is a member of the Forbes Finance Council since 2020. 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