IAPDA - International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators - The Debt Relief Industry's Leading Debt Settlement and Credit Counseling Certification Training Programs
Listed below are several links that will be of interest to IAPDA members and prospective members.
The Debt Relief 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 bankruptcy.
Debt Relief Industry Trade Association
We strongly recommend to our IAPDA members who are also debt relief company owners and/or management that their company join the following industry trade association.
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Debt Relief Industry Self Governing Initiative
The SAFTI Program was developed to bring credible companies to the forefront of the industry and promote self-regulation in the debt relief arena. The program will offer an unparallelled level of transparency into the industry and provide a cooperative, neutral bridge between credible debt relief providers and the consumer protection entities involved. American families are struggling with unprecedented levels of debt and industries have emerged to provide alternative options to traditional bankruptcy and credit counseling models.The SAFTI program has created a transparency based system to help consumers and regulators better identify the credible companies involved in the Debt Relief industry. The program will allow for an unparalleled level of transparency and trust. Both state and federal regulating entities will have access to audit files, certification test results and pertinent company information. By creating a system where the consumers and regulating bodies can clearly see the entities involved and aid in mitigating complaints, SAFTI believes they can assist in the creation of a truly cooperative and positive business environment for consumers to receive debt relief. » Learn More Here...
Additional Debt Relief sales and legal compliance training programs
The MSTARS Virtual Training System is the most powerful and effective sales training system in the debt relief industry. Their comprehensive, consumer focused sales training model covers entry level sales agent development, advanced agent sales training, compliance training, and professional communications development. Their sales training system empowers agents to perform at a higher skill level than their competitors and gives them the tools to market a 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. MStars training programs gives agents the skills they need to engage, enroll and retain those consumers without the fears of legal action. MStars 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 staff to participate and interact from any location. MSTARS also provides real time Compliance and Quality Assurance Audit programs to ensure that agents are marketing the debt relief program in an effective and compliant manner. » Learn More Here...
Credit Counseling Industry Trade Associations
We strongly recommend to our IAPDA members who are also credit counseling company owners and/or management that their company joins one of these trade associations.
A credit counseling agency trade association enriching its members and consumers through best practices, integrity and compliance.
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 FTC amendment to the Telemarketing Sales Rule took effect.
A current and informative consumer video on choosing the right debt settlement company.
by Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.
Recent Debt Settlement Industry Whitepapers
August '09
Settlement Research
Academic study shows consumer benefits of debt settlement
September '09
Settlement Study
Read how debt settlement may help heal the U.S. economy
Disclaimer: IAPDA makes no representations, warranties or guarantees as to, and assumes no responsibility for, the use of services or products of those linked above. IAPDA expressly disclaims all liability for damages of any kind arising out of the use or performance of, reference to, or reliance on services or products of the businesses or associations listed here.
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