Ham Lake, MN Collections That Don’t Cause Ripples — Just Payments
Ham Lake runs on momentum: commuters sliding down TH-65, crews hopping between Blaine and the north metro, and weekends spilling into the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes trails. When invoices don’t move, everything else has to compensate—payroll, ordering, scheduling, and your team’s patience.
Nexa provides a reputation-safe approach, equipped with all 50-state collections license, offering free credit reporting, free litigation, free bankruptcy scrubs, and zero onboarding fees. Secure – SOC 2 Type II & HIPAA compliant. Over 2,000 online reviews rate us 4.85 out of 5.
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Simple Pricing, No Games
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Fixed-fee $15: you keep 100% of what’s collected.
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Contingency 20%–40%: no recovery, no fee.
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Email + text outreach may be used if possible and appropriate for the account.
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Bilingual collections: Spanish-speaking collectors are on board.
Involvement of a collection agency significantly improves recovery rate. The earlier you assign, the better recovery results are delivered using our most amicable strategies. Let your employees do core work for which they were hired, rather than making them do collections which they obviously do not enjoy.
Money saver tip: Most of our clients are able to treat the fixed-fee service as a Business Expense (after consulting their CPA), which can make it feel effectively “free.”
The Velvet Hammer Approach: Firm, Human, and Reputation-Safe
In lake country, the best boat captains don’t fight the water—they read it. Collections work the same way. If you argue, you create resistance. If you guide, you get cooperation. And cooperation is where the money is.
You recover more by working with the debtor rather than arguing against them because debtors pay the creditor who feels:
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Easiest to finish first (clear choices, clear deadlines)
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Safest to engage with (no humiliation, no hostility)
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Most consistent (follow-up that doesn’t vanish)
That’s the Velvet Hammer: diplomatic style that’s firm enough to secure payment but respectful & soft enough to protect your 5-star online reputation. We also do a litigation scrub so you don’t waste time pressing accounts that carry higher legal risk.
Red Flag Box: 3 Ham Lake “Delay Traps” Businesses Fall Into
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The TH-65 detour: You keep getting rerouted—“new AP email,” “new manager,” “new portal”—and suddenly you’re 30 days older with nothing to show.
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The “we’ll pay after our customer pays” story: Debtors try to turn you into their free financing.
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One-channel follow-up: Calls only (ignored) or emails only (buried). A permission-aware mix of phone, email, and text (when possible) closes faster.
Two $5K–$15K Mini Scenarios (Fast, Concrete)
$5,740 (pool / outdoor project balance)
The customer loved the work but stalled on the final invoice: “We’re waiting on a bonus / tax refund.” We confirmed the right contact, summarized the agreement in plain language, and offered two clean exits: pay in full by a date or split into two scheduled payments. They chose the schedule—because it felt doable and final.
$14,980 (B2B recurring service invoice)
A commercial account kept bouncing between operations and accounting: “Send it again,” “we changed systems,” “we need another approval.” We used skip tracing to reach the decision-maker, then anchored a short payment plan in writing. Once the plan existed, the excuses stopped being useful.
Note From the Account Reconciliation Concierges
We don’t “chase.” We run a process. Ham Lake businesses sit close to everything—Blaine’s activity hubs, north-metro growth, and quick access toward Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport for regional operators. That means your debtors are busy, distracted, and often embarrassed they’re behind. We keep the tone calm, the options simple, and the follow-up consistent—so paying you becomes the easiest thing they do all week.
Two Recent Recovery Results (Reputation-Safe, Step-by-Step)
Recent medical recovery — $8,960 (specialty care balance)
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Verify first: We used USPS address checks and confirmed the responsible party so outreach didn’t land in the wrong place.
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Cooperative plan: The patient wasn’t disputing care; they were overwhelmed and avoiding calls. We offered a short plan with clear dates and gentle reminders (including text/email when appropriate).
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Close cleanly: Payments completed without drama, and the clinic staff stayed focused on patients—not collections.
Recent business recovery — $13,420 (delivered services, “AP backlog” excuse)
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Reset the record: We consolidated the timeline—approval, delivery, invoicing, and prior reminders—into one neutral summary.
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Two-lane decision: Pay in full by a date or sign a split-pay schedule. No open-ended “next week.”
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Funds recovered: They chose split-pay to protect cash flow. You got paid, and the relationship didn’t get scorched.
What We Do Behind the Scenes (So You Don’t Have To)
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USPS address checks to cut down dead ends
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Skip tracing to reach the right party faster
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Bankruptcy check before escalation
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Credit reporting if you choose and if permitted for the account type and situation
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Calls are recorded and randomly reviewed to prevent rogue collectors and reduce review-bomb risk
Industries We Serve (Built for Ham Lake’s Mix)
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Healthcare & Medical: 100% HIPAA-compliant recovery for hospitals and specialty clinics.
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Colleges & Universities: Tuition fee recovery, housing balances, and bursar accounts—firm tactics that preserve student relationships and institutional reputation.
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Dental: Dental practices, orthodontics—patient-respectful recovery that protects trust.
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Restoration / Pool / Contractors: Change orders, progress billings, post-job disputes—documentation-first mediation that keeps referrals intact.
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K-12 Private & Charter Schools: Unpaid enrollment fees and textbook costs—sensitive handling for family-facing accounts.
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Accountants & CPA Firms: Recovery of professional service fees aligned with net-30 cycles—professional mediation without damaging client rapport.
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Banks & Credit Unions: Delinquent consumer loans, overdrawn accounts, deficiency balances—structured handling and lawful post-judgment options where applicable.
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Construction & Trades: HVAC, electrical, and general contractors—recover revenue without torching relationships.
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B2B Commercial / Waste Management: Recurring invoices, service agreements, route billing—steady follow-up that scales.
Practical Rules Snapshot (Not Legal Advice)
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FDCPA limits abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices for consumer debt collection.
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CFPB Regulation F adds guardrails (including call-frequency presumptions) tied to harassment standards.
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TCPA principles matter for calling/texting—consent and honoring opt-outs are key.
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Minnesota rules restrict certain collection practices and emphasize truthfulness in communications.
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Timing matters: Minnesota provides a six-year limitation period for many contract-based actions—waiting can reduce leverage.
FAQs
We’re near TH-65 and serve customers all over the north metro—can you find the right decision-maker fast?
Yes. Address checks and skip tracing help us avoid dead ends and reach the person who can actually authorize payment.
Does “amicable” mean you won’t apply pressure?
No. It means the pressure is structured: clear choices, clear dates, and consistent follow-up—without triggering disputes or backlash.
Can you text for faster results?
If possible and appropriate for the account, yes—always with permission-aware practices and easy opt-out handling.