About ARA

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American Recovery Association (ARA) is the world’s largest association of certified collateral recovery professionals. Our compliance training program and monitoring system are two valuable resources that contribute to creating a culture of compliance in every member’s company and within the industry.

ARA’s Certified Collateral Recovery Specialist (CCRS) is the most comprehensive compliance and safety training program in the industry. The CCRS certification is only awarded to those who score in the 80th percentile and above on each exam.

The ARA Compliance Monitoring System is being used nationally by lenders to benefit their organization and vendor network. It is the only fully customizable system designed to fit the needs of every client and also allows recovery business owners the freedom of utilizing their preferred training platform. For more information, visit repo.org.