It can be very frustrating when clients don’t pay what they owe. They took on that debt and made it sound as if it would be affordable. But they have since failed in their obligations to make timely payments, and now it’s having a larger impact on the lender.
But why does this happen? There are many different reasons, and every situation is unique. It can be helpful to consider some of the common reasons, so here are a few examples.
They’re experiencing their own financial difficulties
For one thing, clients may have their own financial issues to sort out. Maybe they took out a business loan, but their sales haven’t met projections, so they don’t have the money to pay back the debt.
They’re involved in a disagreement
In some cases, borrowers will get involved in disagreements with creditors. These disputes may be enough for the borrower to decide they’re not going to pay again until things are resolved – whether or not they’re legally allowed to do so.
Miscommunication issues
That said, not all failed payments are malicious or intentional. It could simply be a miscommunication error where the borrower thinks that they paid, but they actually did not. In some cases, just contacting the borrower and explaining the situation is enough to get them to pay back what is due.
That said, it is certainly not always this simple. It may get very difficult to collect what is owed, even when the legal paperwork is in place to prove that the debt exists. If you find yourself in a situation like this, it’s quite important to understand all the legal steps you can take.