Northland Group, the leader in late-stage third party collections, today announced that it is certified with SAS-70 Type II Controls as determined in a recent audit performed by Larson Allen LLP.  Lance Black, President, initiated the establishment of this well known internal control audit to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Edina, Minnesota agency and noted that SAS-70 compliance has become a common requirement in each RFP and RFI he addresses.  Mr. Black states that “the various elements in each of these protocols, when followed and adhered to as a matter of course, will make us a better and more professional collection agency.”

Northland Group is also proud to be a PPMS Certified Agency through the ACA.  Founded in 1982, the agency, which services bankcard issuers, debt purchasers, retail and numerous other markets, takes great pride in its ongoing efforts to differentiate Northland Group from the competition by improving its long term processes and protocols and focusing on its core business, which is the efficient and professional collection of debt.

Northland Group is a professional debt collection agency that services the bank card, retail, student loan and other markets nationwide.  Founded in 1982, Black and his management team have grown the organization into a highly respected, innovative and competitive agency.  The agency, which works with credit card, debt buyers, and private student loan issuers/servicers has received numerous honors and has achieved top success in a very competitive industry.