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How to Keep Digital Payments Secure and Compliant

How to Keep Digital Payments Secure and Compliant

How many times have you used a digital payment method in the past week? Maybe you used a mobile checkout for your latest grocery order. Or maybe you used text-to-pay for your water bill. As these methods become more common, they cease to become a curiosity and become more of an expectation. 

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How Auto Lenders Can Make Loan Payments Easier for Customers

How Auto Lenders Can Make Loan Payments Easier for Customers

Auto loan payments shouldn’t be complicated. But for many borrowers (and the lenders serving them) making or processing a simple monthly payment can still involve outdated systems, limited options and unnecessary frustration. In today’s digital world, that’s a serious problem.

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How Digital Payments Help Credit Unions Reduce Operational Costs

How Digital Payments Help Credit Unions Reduce Operational Costs

In today’s financial landscape, credit unions face increasing pressure to do more with less. With rising operating expenses, evolving compliance demands and growing member expectations, finding sustainable ways to manage costs has never been more important. Traditional payment processing methods are expensive, time consuming and increasingly out of step with what members expect in a digital-first world.

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Why Collection Agencies Need Flexible Payment Options

Why Collection Agencies Need Flexible Payment Options

Debt collection agencies operate in a uniquely challenging environment. Tasked with recovering overdue payments, they must navigate stringent regulations while delivering a customer-friendly experience that encourages repayment. Low recovery rates, outdated systems and the need to handle high transaction volumes only add to the complexity.

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Trust & Technology: How Credit Unions Can Capture the Digital Banking Generation

Trust & Technology: How Credit Unions Can Capture the Digital Banking Generation

Consumer interest in digital banks has risen in recent years, especially among younger generations. As the use of remote services and business operations increases, individuals across age groups are becoming more comfortable with the idea of fully digital, as opposed to in-person, financial services. Up to 91% of consumers prioritize mobile and online access in choosing where to bank, in addition to security and fraud protection, according to Motley Fool Money's 2024 Digital Banking Trends and Consumer...

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More Ways to Pay: Expanding Mortgage Payment Channels to Improve Collection Rates

More Ways to Pay: Expanding Mortgage Payment Channels to Improve Collection Rates

For years, mortgage servicers have relied on the same payment methods: paper checks, ACH transfers and manual phone calls. But in a digital-first world, these mortgage processing options are no longer enough. Today’s borrowers expect payment experiences that are fast, flexible and convenient — just like the digital payments they’re making in other parts of their lives. When those expectations aren’t met, the result isn’t just frustration — it’s missed payments, higher servicing costs and unnecessary...

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Why Your Payment Processor’s Infrastructure — and Banking Relationships — Matter More Than You Think

Why Your Payment Processor’s Infrastructure — and Banking Relationships — Matter More Than You Think

For collection agencies, control and reliability aren't optional. They're mission critical.

In the fast-moving world of accounts receivable management, your ability to collect payments quickly, securely and without disruption is the lifeblood of your business. But behind the scenes, what really determines the strength of your payment operations? Choosing the right payments partner – and that comes down to three foundational pillars:

  1. Owning the payment technology from end to end
  2. Having multiple,...
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REPAY Recognized for Technology Excellence in Mortgage Servicing

REPAY Recognized for Technology Excellence in Mortgage Servicing

At REPAY, innovation is a promise we deliver on every day. That’s why we’re proud to share that MortgagePoint has named REPAY a 2025 MortgagePoint Tech Excellence Award recipient, recognizing our best-in-class digital payment technology tailored specifically for mortgage servicing.

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Five Ways Digital Payments Solutions Can Improve Credit Union Member Satisfaction

Five Ways Digital Payments Solutions Can Improve Credit Union Member Satisfaction

In today’s digital-first world, credit unions face growing pressure to meet the high expectations of members who seek convenience, speed and flexibility in their financial services. As member-owned cooperatives, credit unions have a unique position in the financial landscape: They are community-centered and prioritize service, but they also face the challenge of staying competitive against larger financial institutions. Embracing digital payment solutions not only drives greater efficiency but also...

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Maximizing Collection Rates With Advanced Payment Solutions

Maximizing Collection Rates With Advanced Payment Solutions

In the world of debt recovery, collection agencies play a pivotal role in managing overdue payments for lenders, credit unions and other creditors. But the task is far from straightforward. Agencies face many challenges, from navigating complex regulatory landscapes to encouraging payments from customers who may lack the means or motivation to settle their debts. Coupled with outdated systems and limited payment options, these hurdles can severely impact recovery rates and drag down an organization’s...

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