What are the debtor's assets? How can I determine what the debtor owns? First, you must determine what are the assets of the debtor. This basically means- If the debtor does not have cash, what do they own and could be sold to make up the amount that the debtor owes on their debt? Below is a check list for conducting an asset search. Historical Financial Standing __ Up & Down __ Steady __ Tragedy Current Financial Standing __ Job Status __ IFM Job Status __ Windfalls __ Home Status Future Financial Standing Tax Refund Job Bonus Commission Check Settlement Big Sale Family Health Moving Birth Death What assets are available to the debtor? Motor Vehicles Boats / Watercraft Planes Deeds of Trusts Tax Liens Judgments 401ks Lawsuits UCC Filings Partnerships Inventory Owned Equipment Royalties Contracts Accounts Receivable Till Tap Bank Accounts Wages Other Income Stocks Bonds Wearing Apparel Animals Books Household Goods Musical Instruments Crops Appliances Tools Promissory Notes Patents Getting the Financial Answers Payment schedule Who makes the payments? Why? Getting Good Money Money sources Cash Money Order Credit Card Debit Card Western Union Money Gram Allotment Direct Deposit (ACH) Deferment / Extension Due Date Change Check By Phone Getting the Payment NOW What is your contact schedule with the debtor? When do they have the time in their day to talk to you? Remove the distractions Schedule the next contact time What is keeping the debtor from making the payment, RIGHT NOW? Make time in your schedule Remove excuses Ask! Future Payments See beyond the end of the month Setup 2 payments at time Leave messages with EXACT contact information. Please keep in mind that different states have different laws. Please check with your legal concel for direction. As Always. Happy Hunting. |