Getting Collection Leads from Third Parties

Think about third parties who may owe money to your debtor. These are often overlooked but can be
valuable sources of collection. Consider:

• Accounts receivable — customers or clients who owe the debtor money for goods or services
• Tenants — anyone who rents property from the debtor and may owe rent
• Insurance companies — claims payouts the debtor may be entitled to, such as fire damage, flood losses, or auto accident settlements
• State taxing authorities — tax refunds owed to the debtor (where permitted by state law; federal tax refunds are currently off limits)
• Purchasers of the debtor's business — anyone who bought the debtor's business and still owes money on the purchase

Include anything that appears to be a possible source of money. If you can identify enough assets to feel reasonably confident you'll be able to collect, great. If not, consider scheduling a creditor's examination — a formal court proceeding where the debtor must appear and disclose their assets under oath.

Even small or unexpected assets can add up. A partial collection is still a collection.

Learn more in our latest article.

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