Publication Mission & Purpose

Search Receivables (SearchReceivables.com) is a specialized trade research publication serving debt buyers, portfolio investors, credit issuers, collection agencies, and compliance leaders. In a market often clouded by opaque pricing, outdated practices, and generic advice, Search Receivables provides source-backed analysis, operational due diligence standards, and empirical credit data to inform commercial decisions.

Who We Serve

  • Debt Buyers & Investors: Pricing frameworks, chain-of-title verification, reps & warranties standards, and post-sale servicing oversight.
  • Credit Issuers & Originators: Charge-off benchmarks, secondary market liquidity assessment, and regulatory governance.
  • Collection Operations & Agencies: Compliance controls under CFPB Regulation F, FDCPA, TCPA, and state licensing laws.
  • Risk & Underwriting Analysts: Quarterly credit union risk trends (NCUA 5300), bank credit benchmarks (FDIC Call Reports), and macro consumer delinquency indicators (SEC 10-Q filings).

Editorial Leadership

Jeffery Hartman

Editor-in-Chief & Market Architect

Jeffery Hartman has spent more than 18 years in the accounts receivable management (ARM) industry, leading portfolio valuation, acquisition due diligence, collection agency operations, and institutional compliance. He is the author of The ARM Industry Playbook and the primary editorial director for Search Receivables research.

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Core Principles & Methodology

  1. Primary Regulatory Sources First: Every empirical statement is grounded in official government filings (CFPB, FDIC, FFIEC, NCUA, Federal Reserve, SEC) or verified trade data.
  2. Answer-First Clarity: We avoid superficial filler, buzzwords, and speculative marketing claims. Key findings are stated in the opening 80–120 words.
  3. Practitioner-Grade Depth: Analysis is written from actual operating experience, distinguishing statutory federal rules from state-specific licensing requirements.
  4. Transparent Integrity: Editorial articles are independent. We do not sell consumer debt records, broker individual retail portfolios without disclosure, or publish sponsored content without attribution.

Research Resources & Channels

Contact the Editorial Desk

We welcome practitioner feedback, methodology inquiries, regulatory corrections, and guest contributions:

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