Fredrik Engström

Debt collection claims keep falling, breaking the trend

The number of debt collection claims continues to decrease according to statistics from the industry organization Swedish Debt Collection.

Warning: Fewer postal days can result in missed invoices during holidays

Holiday periods combined with new rules for letter delivery can increase the risk of missed invoices and payment reminders. The warning comes from the industry organization Swedish Debt Collection, which is also seeing a growing mountain of debt among Swedish households.

Warning: More people risk ending up with the Swedish Enforcement Authority

The decision to eliminate the right to deduct unsecured loans risks leading to an increase in the number of borrowers with the Swedish Enforcement Authority. The warning comes from Swedish Debt Collection, even as the number of debt-collection claims is actually decreasing.

Borås Leads Swedish Cities in Debt Collection Claims

Borås, Stockholm, and Gävle are among the municipalities where most residents received debt collection claims in April, according to figures from Swedish Debt Collection. But the indebtedness does not look the same throughout Sweden.

Debt Cases Drop in Sweden but Total Debt Rises Sharply

Fewer debt collection claims – but more people struggle to pay

The number of collection claims decreased significantly in November, but at the same time, an increasing number of people are experiencing payment difficulties. The signals we've seen in November are slightly alarming, says Fredrik Engström, chairman of Swedish Collection.

More unpaid debts – "Winter will be tough"

More and more people are having trouble paying back their debts. More debtors than before are being forced to set up a payment plan with debt collection companies, new statistics show.

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