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In February 2006, USOBA launched its Accreditation Program, which was drafted and implemented with member approved standards. Offered through membership with the largest trade association in the industry, USOBA’s Accreditation Program was the first audit supported, free consumer referral system. The Program is administered by BSI management systems, acting as an impartial auditing agency. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USOBA is the most respected trade association for the debt negotiation industry and does not commingle its message with that of other financial services. About the Industry: Record levels of American consumers file for bankruptcy each year. With the credit counseling industry under fire from the IRS, FTC, U.S. Senate and House, consumer advocates and state legislatures, USOBA members are consumers’ last hope before filing bankruptcy. As with many industries, the newly regulated debt negotiation industry is facing rapid legal landscape changes across the country. Without representation and advocacy through an industry association, debt negotiators may not have their voices heard. It only takes one law to completely alter the dynamic of any particular industry.
The International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators grew from the commitment of its members to the establishment and maintenance of the highest standards of ethics, professional conduct, and responsible trading, for members operating in the Debt Settlement industry. The evolution of the services provided, and the rapid deployment of Internet and related technology, has meant that this sector of the market has grown in size and range of services. This Professional Third Party Debt Arbitration/Settlement sector now handles a much greater depth of services than at any other time in history. A commitment to our Code of Ethics has helped to build the IAPDA to be a primary, specialist voice for the Debt Arbitration/Settlement industry in North America. That voice is important to the Debt Arbitration profession. We provide a resource focused on ensuring fairness, equity and professionalism in the conduct of our members. The IAPDA provides a point of contact for legislators, community and consumer interest groups and industry. The IAPDA seeks to differentiate our members and to provide some guarantees to users and all businesses that, as a group of professionals representing this sector in the North American market, we are committed to our Code of Ethics and to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. IAPDA Certified Debt Specialists are respected professionals in the Debt Settlement industry. Clients, creditors/collectors and collection attorneys all recognize the commitment of our members to training, certification and membership in the IAPDA. Leading Debt Settlement professionals fully understand the value and the return received for their initial business investment in training, certification and membership. IAPDA membership is comprised of individuals with firms of all sizes from small (1-4 members) to many of North America's leading and largest Debt Arbitration & Settlement firms. We are the only Certification program focused on Certifying individual Debt Professionals rather than the Debt Settlement company. See our Member Links page for firms with IAPDA Certified members. We hope that users of the services our members provide, will support the individuals and organizations that meet the tests for membership of the IAPDA. These members share a commitment to professionalism, business ethics and community values. |
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