Adam Parks

Adam Parks

@receivablesinfo

Adam Parks has become a voice for the accounts receivables industry. With almost 20 years working in debt portfolio purchasing, debt sales, consulting, and technology systems, Adam now produces industry news hosting hundreds of Receivables Podcasts and manages branding, websites, and marketing for over 100 companies within the industry.

Joined Aug 2025 New York City, United States
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Receivables Info published a new post 12h ago
Credit Corp Reports Higher Profit as U.S. Debt Strategy Draws Scrutiny
Receivables Info Credit Corp Reports Higher Profit as U.S. Debt Strategy Draws Scrutiny

Credit Corp reported stronger financial results for the year ended June 30, 2026, but its shares fell sharply after investors reacted to the company's increased…


Receivables Info published a new post 12h ago
U.S. Border Patrol Seeks Private Debt Collectors to Pursue Immigration Fines Overseas
Receivables Info U.S. Border Patrol Seeks Private Debt Collectors to Pursue Immigration Fines Overseas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking private contractors to locate people who have already been deported to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala and at…


Receivables Info published a new post 1d ago
Senate Panel Advances Bill Exempting State-Based Student Loan Programs From Preferred Lender Rules
Receivables Info Senate Panel Advances Bill Exempting State-Based Student Loan Programs From Preferred Lender Rules

Legislative Snapshot Bill: S. 4097, State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act Jurisdiction: United States Senate Status: Advanced by the Senate HELP Committee Ke…


Receivables Info published a new post 1d ago
Click, Call, or Card: How Distressed Consumers Prefer to Pay Their Debts
Receivables Info Click, Call, or Card: How Distressed Consumers Prefer to Pay Their Debts

Abstract: Consumers have more ways to pay than ever before, but payment preferences become especially important when financial hardship occurs. Research from th…


Receivables Info published a new post 2d ago
The Invisible Competition: BNPL and Subscriptions in the Consumer’s Wallet
Receivables Info The Invisible Competition: BNPL and Subscriptions in the Consumer’s Wallet

Abstract: The rise of recurring payment models has transformed how household finances operate. Subscriptions, BNPL arrangements, and automated payments increasi…


Receivables Info published a new post 2d ago
Final Sweet v. McMahon Deadline Passes as Student Loan Relief Enters Enforcement Phase
Receivables Info Final Sweet v. McMahon Deadline Passes as Student Loan Relief Enters Enforcement Phase

Case Snapshot Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Case: Sweet v. McMahon (formerly Swe…


Receivables Info published a new post 5d ago
Winning the Consumer’s Next Dollar: A Behavioral Playbook for Collections and Loss Mitigation
Receivables Info Winning the Consumer’s Next Dollar: A Behavioral Playbook for Collections and Loss Mitigation

Abstract: When household finances tighten, consumers become more selective about where their money goes. Recent research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New Yo…


Receivables Info published a new post 5d ago
Illinois Court Says Mortgage Note Buyers May Need Collection Agency License
Receivables Info Illinois Court Says Mortgage Note Buyers May Need Collection Agency License

A recent Illinois appellate court decision could have significant implications for companies that purchase defaulted mortgage loans and enforce them through for…


Receivables Info published a new post 6d ago
From 30 to Charge-Off: What Consumer Behaviors Predict Who Cures and Who Doesn’t
Receivables Info From 30 to Charge-Off: What Consumer Behaviors Predict Who Cures and Who Doesn’t

Abstract: Early-stage delinquency is a decision point. Some consumers who reach 30 days past due quickly cure, while others roll to 60, 90, and eventually charg…


Receivables Info published a new post 6d ago
Business Differentiation in Collections: Building Trust in a Commoditized Market
Receivables Info Business Differentiation in Collections: Building Trust in a Commoditized Market

Abstract: In highly regulated and seemingly commoditized sectors like debt collection and payment processing, differentiation rarely comes from one dramatic fea…


Receivables Info published a new post Jul 30, 2026
Federal Ruling Changes TCPA Landscape, State SMS Laws Still Apply
Receivables Info Federal Ruling Changes TCPA Landscape, State SMS Laws Still Apply

A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, along with several district court decisions, may reduce federal Telephone Consumer Protect…


Receivables Info published a new post Jul 30, 2026
Chile Cracks Down on Student Loan Delinquencies With Account Seizures
Receivables Info Chile Cracks Down on Student Loan Delinquencies With Account Seizures

Chile's government has begun an aggressive effort to recover overdue student loan debt, targeting hundreds of thousands of borrowers after repayment rates deter…


Adam Parks posted a new writeup in Business Jul 29, 2026
Operational Efficiency vs. Cost Reduction: Why Leaders Need a New AI Mindset
Business Operational Efficiency vs. Cost Reduction: Why Leaders Need a New AI Mindset

Learn how to evaluate build vs buy AI solutions in financial services using a practical decision framework for collections, creditors, and fintech leaders.

Adam Parks
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Receivables Info published a new post Jul 29, 2026
Inside the Household Budget: Which Bills Do Consumers Actually Pay First?
Receivables Info Inside the Household Budget: Which Bills Do Consumers Actually Pay First?

Abstract: Household debt has reached historic highs in the United States, increasing the importance of understanding how consumers prioritize competing financia…


Receivables Info published a new post Jul 29, 2026
The Dark Data Goldmine Hiding Inside Debt Collection Operations
Receivables Info The Dark Data Goldmine Hiding Inside Debt Collection Operations

Abstract: Many debt collection organizations believe AI adoption must wait until legacy platforms are replaced. But that assumption is outdated now. By adopting…


Receivables Info published a new post Jul 28, 2026
Tenth Circuit Clarifies FCRA Standard for Unreasonable Investigation Claims
Receivables Info Tenth Circuit Clarifies FCRA Standard for Unreasonable Investigation Claims

Case Snapshot Case Name: Ward v. National Credit Systems, Inc. Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Area of Law: Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) …


Receivables Info published a new post Jul 28, 2026
Washington Regulator Resolves Consumer Loan Act Allegations Against Mortgage Lender
Receivables Info Washington Regulator Resolves Consumer Loan Act Allegations Against Mortgage Lender

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has officially entered into a consent order with a residential mortgage lending company to settl…


Receivables Info published a new post Jul 27, 2026
Philippines SEC Fines Online Lender Over 262% Monthly Interest Rate, Unfair Debt Collection Practices
Receivables Info Philippines SEC Fines Online Lender Over 262% Monthly Interest Rate, Unfair Debt Collection Practices

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has fined Inclusive Credit Lending, Inc. ₱1.03 million after finding that its Pinoy Peso online …


Receivables Info published a new post Jul 27, 2026
CFTC Staffing Falls to 15-Year Low as Agency Takes on Broader Market Oversight
Receivables Info CFTC Staffing Falls to 15-Year Low as Agency Takes on Broader Market Oversight

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has lost roughly one-quarter of its workforce during President Donald Trump’s second administration, reducing staffing …


Adam Parks posted a new writeup in Business Jul 22, 2026
Why AI Audit Trails Matter for Responsible AI in Collections
Business Why AI Audit Trails Matter for Responsible AI in Collections

AI audit trails are becoming essential for AI compliance in debt collection. Learn why explainability, documentation, and governance will define responsible AI adoption.

Adam Parks
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