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Negotiation & Settlement Strategies Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary goal of a settlement negotiation in asset recovery?

    Answer: To maximize recovery while maintaining regulatory compliance and debtor cooperation

    The primary goal is to recover as much of the debt as possible while remaining compliant with regulations and maintaining a workable relationship with the debtor.

  2. Which negotiation technique involves making an initial offer significantly higher or lower than the expected final agreement to establish a psychological reference point?

    Answer: Anchoring

    Anchoring sets a reference point from which all subsequent adjustments are made, giving the party who anchors first a psychological advantage in negotiations.

  3. When a debtor offers a one-time payment of less than the total balance owed to fully satisfy the debt, this arrangement is called a:

    Answer: Lump-sum settlement

    A lump-sum settlement involves accepting a single payment for less than the full balance as complete satisfaction and closure of the account.

  4. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), how many days does a debtor have to request debt validation after receiving the initial collection notice?

    Answer: 30 days

    Under the FDCPA, debtors have 30 days from receipt of the initial communication to dispute the debt and request written verification.

  5. In negotiation theory, BATNA stands for:

    Answer: Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement

    BATNA defines the course of action a party will take if negotiations fail, representing their walk-away point and underlying leverage.

  6. Which action is required when a debtor formally disputes the validity of a debt during collection negotiations?

    Answer: Cease collection activity and provide written debt validation before resuming

    Upon formal dispute, the FDCPA requires collectors to cease collection and provide written verification of the debt before resuming any collection activity.

  7. What documentation should always be obtained when finalizing a settlement agreement with a debtor?

    Answer: A written agreement signed by both parties outlining all terms

    A written, signed settlement agreement protects both parties by documenting the agreed terms and preventing future disputes about what was promised.