Listed below are several links that will be of interest to IAPDA members and prospective members.


To start, we’d like to mention that Debt Settlement is a true alternative to bankruptcy, and the Debt Settlement industry is very different in its scope of services than Consumer Credit Counseling or Debt Consolidation Programs. What we do is settle debt, not consolidate it – this is often a much more attractive route for consumers to take.

 

The Debt Settlement industry is one of the fastest growing segments of the financial services sector. This is largely due to the many benefits and advantages afforded to debtor clients that are not found with other debt relief options.

 

 

Legislation and Legal Compliance

 

A version of the Uniform Debt-Management Services Act (UDMSA) is in effect in a number of states, is under consideration in many other state legislatures and is proposed for enactment in all 50 States. IAPDA certification is approved or awaiting approval in all states with a Uniform Debt Management Services Act (UDMSA).

   
   
Effective October 27, 2010 the new FTC amendment to the Telemarketing Sales Rule takes effect. A complete guide regarding the effect of this amendment is here »» Debt Relief Services & the Telemarketing Sales Rule: A Guide for Business
   
   

**Note: Selecting the right cases to take on is an important component of a successful debt settlement practice, our members operate in all 50 States and 10 Provinces.

 

We provide IAPDA members with direction to access the most current information available regarding legal compliance for debt settlement companies.

 

We also recommend to IAPDA members who are also company owners and/or company managers that their company joins one or both of the industry trade associations (noted below).

   
Debt Settlement Industry Trade Associations
   

The IAPDA supports the excellent and ongoing work of the following two Debt Settlement industry trade associations on the complicated and changing landscape of legislation and legal compliance on both state and federal levels.

 

We strongly recommend to our IAPDA members who are also company owners and/or management that their company joins one or both of these trade associations.
   

» United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives

 

USOBA was founded by leading members in the debt negotiation industry seeking representation outside of credit counseling and bankruptcy law. USOBA brings individual representation together as a united front to protect the debt negotiation industry and to secure its future.

   
   

» The Association of Settlement Companies

 

TASC’s™ goals are to promote good practice in the debt settlement industry, protect the interests of consumer debtors, and lobby on behalf of debt settlement companies on the federal and state level.
   
   
- Industry Vendors -
   

 

 

This program is launching Summer/Fall 2010

 

 

Industry vendors provide services to IAPDA Certified Debt Professionals such as lead generation, software, marketing, payment processing, back-end servicing and more.

 

 

Please check back often as links to quality Industry Vendors are added.

 

 

 

Note: If you are a vendor and wish to advertise your products or services below, click here to review our Vendor Advertising Program details and sign up.

   
If you are interested in any of the services or information provided by any of these Vendor Advertisers, you can connect directly to the Vendor Advertiser by clicking on their company logo.
   

 

- Industry Vendors - Alphabetically listed

 
   

“Helping People Help People” Debt Zero Processing takes the concept of Back End Processing to a new level, by making it our purpose to arm all our front end companies with the right tools necessary for success.

Tools Provided:

 

Marketing Physical, Business Development Consultation and Evaluation, Free CRM, Sales Staff Online Certification and Training, Website Templates, HR Forms, Monthly Q & A Webinars, Monthly Industry Insider Email, Designated Account Executive, Sales Scripts & Compliance Calls

Additional Benefits of DebtZeroProcessing.com:

  • 47 State Availability
  • Nationwide Attorney Network
  • You Control Fees Charged
  • Avg. 9 Month Full Commission Payout
  • Business Development Planning
  • Employee Sales Certification Exam
  • Marketing Support & Strategies
  • Free Web-based Software, No Downloading
  • Automated Training for Sales Agents
  • Docusign Integrated CRM for Quicker Closing
  • US Based Customer Service Department

 

Debt Zero Processing Pays 90% Commissions, ask for details
Contact us today for a free Business Consultation, let us show you how our business will help you grow yours!
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Or visit http://www.debtzeroprocessing.com/

 

The MSTARS Virtual Training System is the most powerful and effective sales training system in the industry. Our comprehensive, consumer focused sales training model covers entry level sales agent development, advanced agent sales training, compliance training, and professional communications development. Our sales training system empowers your agents to perform at a higher skill level than your competitors and gives them the tools to market your debt settlement program in a consumer focused and compliant manner. Todays agents need knowledge and the ability to convey complex concepts to individuals in a way that will gain their potential clients' trust. Consumers are being fed information from every angle and it's the agents responsibility to provide quality financial consultation and help their clients make the right decision. Our training programs give your agents the skills they need to engage, enroll and retain those consumers without the fears of legal action. Our staff trainers partner with you to add energy and effective techniques to your marketing program through a state of the art, live, virtual platform, allowing your staff to participate and interact from any location. MSTARS also provides real time Compliance and Quality Assurance Audit programs to ensure that your agents are marketing the program in an effective and compliant manner.
www.mstarsinc.com Training@mstartsinc.com

 

Underground Elephant (www.undergroundelephant.com) generates high quality leads in the Education and Financial Space. We abide to the highest quality standards and continually strive towards improving the user experience. We generate 100% of our traffic internally through paid and organic search methods. Underground Elephant is quickly establishing itself as an industry leader in online direct marketing -- currently ranked as the 11th largest ad agency in San Diego. We are determined to create a movement and create win-win relationships between advertisers and publishers through a tireless emphasis on integrity and quality.

 

Underground Elephant Debt Leads Feature:

  • Professional Grade Quality
  • High contact rates
  • High conversions
  • No-hassle return policy
  • Targus technology
  • Member of TASC, USOBA & IAPDA

What Makes Us Different? .

  • Internal lead generation through top tier search engines .
  • Targeted demographics .
  • Volume producer .
  • Hands-On Approach .
  • Custom campaigns .
  • Quality control in real-time .
  • Robust SEO and SEM teams

 

Partner directly with the source and contact Underground Elephant Today!

 

Sales@undergroundelephant.com |   (800) 466-4178   |   www.undergroundelephant.com

 
   

Please check back often as links to quality Industry Vendors are added.

 

Note: If you are a vendor and wish to advertise your products or services below, click here to review our Vendor Advertising Program details and sign up.
   
 
Recent Debt Settlement Industry Whitepapers
   

*New August '09 »

 

Settlement Research

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*New September '09 »

 

Settlement Study

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