March 2016

Orion State Licensing made an appearance at this year’s DBA International Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcasing the products and services we have to offer the debt-buyer industry.

Orion CEO Janet Lopez ran the booth on the exhibit floor, while Director of Operations Colleen Pillarina piloted the BeamPro robot from our offices in Irvine, California to greet attendees at the conference.

We had a great time meeting with representatives from across every sector of the debt-buyer industry. If you didn’t have a chance to drop by our booth, take a look at what Orion has to offer: Professional and cost-effective licensing assistance that will help your company get back to doing business.

As the economic recovery expands to the average American consumer in the form of low unemployment, low interest rates, and cheap gas, sales of new cars have been picking up. That means an expansion of borrowing to make those purchases, as well — the highest average amount ever, in fact. The average monthly new car loan payment has risen to $493, according to Experian Automotive.

Many analysts are predicting a risky path forward for the auto-finance industry as a result, with fears that many of those borrowers are headed for a default. American Public Media’s Marketplace summarizes the debate:

The car loan business is healthy:
1) The majority of loans are going to people with good credit, so-called prime and superprime borrowers.
2) 2015 was a smash year for new car sales and 2016 is starting off strong.

The car loan business is scary:
1) Troubled loans are on the rise, nearing $1.1 billion last year.
2) The astounding post-recession run of new car sales can’t last forever.

Either way, greater numbers of borrowers will undoubtedly mean a corresponding uptick in the need for collection agencies to service troubled accounts.

Make sure your company is prepared for the coming wave auto-debt: Orion State Licensing can get you licensed in every state and territory, and make sure your existing licenses are up-to-date and in compliance.