Since the economic downturn began in the U.S. in 2008, the fortunes of ARM companies have largely mirrored the broader business environment. Debt collection agencies are particularly susceptible to high unemployment, inflated consumer bankruptcies, and plummeting housing pricing. Combined with a general tightening of credit standards, the ARM industry is more tied to macroeconomic trends than ever before.
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Sallie Mae Says Buyers Will Not Close Deal
27 September 2007
GDP Revised Down Slightly; Home Prices Tank
27 September 2007
Consumer Confidence Plunges in September
26 September 2007
Sallie Mae Insists on $25 billion Buyout
20 September 2007
Lenders, Consultants Want More from Fed
19 September 2007
Consumer Price Inflation Slows in August
19 September 2007
Economist Says a Weakening Economy is Coming and may Impact ARM
14 September 2007
Unemployment Claims up Slightly Last Week
13 September 2007
Consumer Borrowing Cools, But Credit Cards Remain Hot
11 September 2007
Fed Comments Leave Investors with Doubts
10 September 2007
Survey: Plastic Will Dominate Payments Landscape
7 September 2007
Economic Data Bleak for U.S. this Week
5 September 2007
Uniform State Rule for Debt Managers on Horizon
24 August 2007
Market Volatility Top Concern for Lenders
22 August 2007
PR - First Data Gets Regulatory Approvals for KKR Merger
22 August 2007
Fifth Third Expands Southeastern Footprint with Acquisition
17 August 2007
Moderate Consumer Price Rise Puts Brakes on Inflation
15 August 2007
Online Resources Files Delayed 10-Q, Closes Acquisition of ITS
15 August 2007
Producer Prices Surge in Possible Inflation Warning
14 August 2007
Issuers in Sioux Falls Watch Card Reform Efforts
13 August 2007
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