The Paper: The bi-monthly electronic publication of ABD is designed to keep your agency abreast of the trends, laws and regulations affecting the asset buying industry.
Meetings: Networking is essential to the asset–buying industry. The ABD track at the annual Fall Forum conference and sessions at ACA’s Annual Convention provide members with unique and industry exclusive networking, educational and deal–making opportunities. The educational sessions and networking events allow buyers, sellers, brokers, collection agency owners and investment bankers to learn the latest in the industry while making personal and professional contacts with key players in debt buying. ABD members also receive member rates when registering for ACA’s Annual Convention.
Membership Roster: The online ABD roster allows members to network with other asset buyers, sellers, collection agency owners, brokers and investment bankers from across the country.
Research: As a member of ABD, you will have access to dedicated staff for exploration of the issues that affect your business, keeping you informed of constantly changing state and federal regulations so you have the information you need to stay competitive.
A Guide for Understanding Purchase and Sale Agreements: This guide includes suggestions for the contract drafting process in a debt sale transaction, in addition to including a sample purchase and sale agreement for original lenders and to use for resale transactions.
Due Diligence Guidelines: The Due Diligence Guidelines were drafted by a small group of experienced industry professionals within the ABD membership. These contributors applied to this booklet their working knowledge of a process they frequently reference when they purchase and transfer accounts receivable. These guidelines come to you in a unique "executive size" booklet, making it a valuable business tool that you can easily store in your office, briefcase or pocket. ABD members receive a significant discount on this booklet.
Buying Receivables Manual: An introductory manual to the business of buying distressed debt. ABD members receive a significant discount on this manual.
Listserve: Participating in ABD’s members-only e-mail listserve is a great networking tool! It offers an efficient and convenient way to communicate questions and thoughts to the entire ABD membership.
Additional Benefits
- The opportunity to present educational sessions at ACA International’s Annual Fall Forum and ACA Convention, write articles for the Paper and network with other debt buying professionals who share an interest and passion for asset transactions.
- Discounts on meeting registrations, educational seminars and sessions at ACA’s annual convention.
- Discounts on Campus ACA teleseminars, audio tapes, handouts and resource materials.