Category Archives: Ask the collector

Southern has a number of programs for our various clients for collecting their unpaid debts.  What we do, when we do it, and what we charge … Continue reading

This is one of the most oft-asked questions we get from our Clients and prospective clients.  And the answer is simple, and complex!  The simple … Continue reading

We recently had a discussion regarding the Oregon rules for accepting accounts that may or may not be involved in a workers compensation claim, and the ending … Continue reading

Perhaps you have been in the middle of a divorce yourself and spoke these words.  Maybe you’ve heard this while trying to get payment from … Continue reading

During the Great Recession, the phrase “Short Sale” was used in almost every news story and in every coffee shop that discussed the housing problems … Continue reading

The short answer is, “becasue they can”.  One of the most frequent, and frustrated, questions we get asked is; “How does a person go without … Continue reading

We frequently get asked about trying to collect from a debtor, both consumer and commercial, who reside in another state. What makes this such a challenge … Continue reading

We frequently get asked about accepting payments people send in, and if they are stuck in a “contract” if they accept the payment.  I am … Continue reading