Official Statement Regarding Recent Federal Court Rulings on Breach of the Peace and Repossession Standards
The American Recovery Association (ARA) is aware of the recent federal court ruling in Hart v. Hill & Associates of Georgia, Inc., which addresses the legal limitations of self-help repossession […]
ARA Call for Industry Wide Discussion
Over the past several months, we have continued to discuss the impact rising fuel costs are having on the collateral recovery industry. Some of our lender and forwarder partners have […]
Raising the Standard: Why the Recovery Industry Must Lead on Professionalism and Accountability
When incidents like the one recently reported in Charlotte occur, our industry has a responsibility to do more than simply condemn the actions of one individual. We must ask the […]
Announcement to ARA Membership: Strengthening Leadership for the Future
As the American Recovery Association (ARA) continues its rapid growth and expanding influence across the industry, the Board of Directors has taken an important step to position ARA for its […]
A Meaningful Step Forward: Recognizing Bridgecrest’s Fuel Surcharge Initiative
In today’s economic environment, certainty is often difficult to find. While recent developments overseas have brought optimism regarding global energy markets and crude oil prices have trended downward, fuel costs […]
ARA’s Response to LPR Lawsuit
In light of the recently filed lawsuit alleging unauthorized access to and misuse of license plate recognition (LPR) data, the American Recovery Association (ARA) recognizes the significant concern this matter […]
Industry Update on Rising Fuel Costs
Dear ARA Members, The recent global events involving Iran have resulted in noticeable increases in fuel prices across the United States. As an industry that relies heavily on transportation and […]
Winter Storm Serves as Wake-Up Call for Repossession Industry Preparedness
Dear ARA Members, The recent winter storm should serve as a wake-up call. For days — in some cases, more than a week — meteorologists warned that this system would […]
American Recovery Association Urges Industry-Wide Action Against Municipal “Pay-to-Play” Repossession Ordinances
The American Recovery Association (ARA) is sounding the alarm: what started as a local issue in Illinois is now spreading to Michigan and Indiana and has escalated into a serious […]
PAR North America Sets New Industry Standard with Two-Day Agent Pay
The field of repossession is inherently stressful and carries significant risk. There are no guarantees—agents operate in unpredictable environments, often in the middle of the night, facing safety concerns and […]
