Mitigating Risk: Protecting Recovery Operations in a High-Litigation
Wrongful repossession claims are rising — fast. In this episode, Harding Brooks VP Mike Peplinski joins ACS’s Andrew Pace to break down where lenders and recovery vendors face the greatest exposure, and how tighter contracts, vendor oversight, and safety culture are becoming mission-critical for risk management.
Scaling Smarter: Independent Lending, Vendor Partnerships & Managing Market Volatility
In this episode, Dominick Cevet joins Andrew Pace to share how independent lenders scale fast, pivot early, and strengthen vendor partnerships — all while staying disciplined in a volatile market.
Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in Asset Recovery: Why Culture Matters
A brand is only as good as the people it puts into the field, in front of clients and customers. In our industry, nothing makes a more significant impact than having top asset recovery talent at your disposal. The talent charged with handling distressed account situations must ensure that every step they take is done […]
Preparing for Economic Uncertainty: Strategic Tips for Lenders for the Rest of 2025
As we progress through what remains of 2025, asset-based lenders face continuing interest rate uncertainty, persistent inflationary pressures, and some tightening markets, creating a uniquely challenging operating and investment landscape. To mitigate these risks, lenders are finding that to grow, they need to stay nimble, informed, and prepared to swiftly make decisions to protect their […]
Securing the Future: Technology, Compliance, and Control in Asset-Based Lending
Technology and trust go hand in hand. In this episode of Portfolio Perspective, Greg Meyer, CFO and CIO of ACS, explains how data integrity, system integration, and cybersecurity controls work together to protect lender portfolios and create operational excellence.
How AI is Reshaping Collections and Repossession: Efficiency Without Compromise
The asset-based lending landscape shifts every year, and when new technologies like artificial intelligence emerge, it’s critical to understand and then integrate them to create the most efficient collection and repossession practices. These new tools can enhance processes when applied appropriately, but to avoid errors and any risks associated with data security and regulatory compliance, […]
How In-Person Door Knocks Are Transforming Loan Recovery for Financial Institutions
In today’s lending landscape, asset-based lenders face unique challenges with rising default rates and disengaged borrowers. When accounts become unresponsive and payments stall, lenders need a more proactive approach to reestablish contact while preserving customer relationships. Asset Compliant Solutions (ACS) now offers in-person Door Knocks to bridge this unfortunate but sometimes unavoidable gap in communication, […]
The Importance of Contracts in Mitigating Risk: Protecting Assets and Strengthening Loan Recovery
Risk is an unavoidable part of our industry for asset-based lenders, but a well-structured contract can serve as a powerful first line of defense. Clear, enforceable agreements protect assets, define expectations, and provide a legal foundation for smooth loan recovery without risking borrower relationships. At Asset Compliant Solutions (ACS), we have two decades of firsthand […]
84% Success Rate: How ACS Helped a Leading Bank Resolve Distressed Loans
In the midst of a surge of defaults, a major U.S. bank and asset-based lender determined that its existing methods of managing default risk were not delivering as they once did. Like a lot of large financial institutions with strict risk management and customer privacy policies, they were reluctant to engage a partner to conduct […]
Asset Compliant Solutions Appoints Lacy Gowiski as Director of Administrative Operations
Asset Compliant Solutions (ACS), a leading portfolio optimization company serving asset-based lenders and lease finance companies, today announced the appointment of Lacy Gowiski as its Director of Administrative Operations. This appointment reflects ACS’s commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities as the company continues to expand its innovative solutions for the asset-based lending industry. Gowiski brings […]