Financial & invoicing terms explained

Dunning

Dunning is the policy-driven sequence of reminders and escalations before serious collections.

Automation

Email and SMS cadences trigger on days past due with invoice facts and pay links.

Tone

Stay factual—assume good intent until data shows otherwise.

Regulation

Consumer debt has additional protections—adapt scripts accordingly.

Dunning — FAQ

Is dunning the same as collections?
Dunning is the automated ladder before human collections.
Regulations?
Consumer debt has stricter rules—verify scripts and contact windows.
Pause dunning?
Yes during good-faith disputes on specific lines.
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