Version 1.0 (Final Release) - Effective January 2026. A binding operational guide for all Resolution Processing Affiliate Partners defining expectations, performance standards, and compliance requirements.
Navigate through the Resolution Processing Affiliate Handbook. Each section provides crucial guidelines and standards to ensure a successful partnership and optimal performance.
This Affiliate Handbook is a binding operational guide for all affiliates working with Resolution Processing. You will be required to fill out our acknowledgement form at the end of this handbook that confirms you have read, understand, and acknowledge the Resolution Processing Affiliate Handbook, and that you agree to comply with all policies and requirements.
It is designed to remove ambiguity, eliminate misunderstandings, and clearly define:
What is expected of affiliates
How performance is measured
What behaviors are required, discouraged, or prohibited
How compliance, quality, and accountability are enforced
Failure to read, understand, or follow the contents of this handbook does not excuse non-compliance.
This handbook works in conjunction with, and does not replace:
Program Guidelines
Approved Sales Scripts
Do Not Submit Unless Checklist
Terms & Conditions of Service
Affiliate Newsletters
Quality Scorecard
If a conflict exists, the stricter standard applies.
Continued participation as an affiliateβincluding submitting enrollments, accessing systems, or receiving commissionsβconstitutes acceptance of this handbook and all future updates.
Affiliates are independent business partners, not employees of Resolution Processing.
Affiliates are responsible for:
Their own marketing practices
Lead sources and quality
Sales staff behavior
Compliance with all applicable laws
Adherence to Resolution Processing standards
Resolution Processing retains full discretion to:
Approve or reject enrollments
Return files
Limit volume
Suspend or terminate affiliate relationships
Core Operating Philosophy
Resolution Processing is built on three non-negotiable pillars:
Quality over volume
Retention over transactions
Compliance over convenience
Affiliates are expected to think and operate as long-term partners. Short-term volume achieved through poor-fit enrollments is considered harmful to the ecosystem.
Affiliates must accurately represent the Resolution Processing program at all times.
The Program IS:
A structured debt resolution and advocacy program
A 24-month process
Designed for unsecured consumer debt (**some exceptions can be made upon request)
Supported by administrative, legal coordination, and correspondence management
The Program IS NOT:
A guaranteed debt elimination program
A credit repair service
A debt validation-only program
A settlement guarantee
A promise of immediate credit score improvement
Affiliates may never:
Claim to work for Resolution Processing
Market themselves as Resolution Processing
Guarantee outcomes, timelines, or legal results
This document outlines the official Resolution Processing Program Guidelines, including customer requirements, unavailable states, and a full list of Do's and Don'ts to ensure compliant and successful enrollments.
Resolution Processing isn't just debt settlement; it's a Legal Debt Resolution firm. We focus on clients with unsecured consumer debt, offering a structured 20-24 month program to restore financial freedom. Our robust qualification process ensures we partner with those we can truly help.
Precision "Credit Report Math"
Perform live, transparent calculations using the clientβs credit report. This directly contrasts minimum payments with our resolution path, identifying eligible clients who will benefit most from our 24-month journey.
Attorney-Backed Credibility
Our program is anchored by specialized consumer advocate attorneys targeting unsecured debt removal through rigorous compliance actions. This legal muscle ensures client qualification for a comprehensive, effective strategy.
Empathy-First Execution
Every client interaction is treated as a sacred opportunity. We prioritize professionalism and empathy to onboard partners for a 24-month journey, ensuring they are truly committed and qualified for the program's success.
Why Affiliates Choose Us
Speed to Freedom
Unlike longer settlement programs, our model targets a 20-24 month graduation window, ensuring clients meet program timelines effectively.
Compliance Without Compromise
We operate with total transparency, providing honest results that protect client eligibility and affiliate reputation through rigorous standards.
Maximum Retention
Our "Account Tightening" and 24-hour retention protocols ensure enrolled clients remain engaged, optimizing success for qualified participants.
Operational Excellence
From ACH-prioritized payments to our "Hot Transfer Team" system, our workflow is engineered for efficiency, supporting a seamless process for eligible clients.
Affiliates are responsible for ensuring only eligible debts are enrolled.
Generally Eligible:
Credit cards
Unsecured personal loans
Collection accounts
Certain medical debts (third-party collections only)
Prohibited (Non-Exhaustive):
Mortgages and auto loans
Government debt
Student loans with original creditors
Business debt under EIN
Tribal loans
Secured debt without proper acknowledgments
If a debt is prohibited, it must not be enrolled.
Sales Conduct & Communication Standards
Affiliates must:
Follow approved scripts
Avoid pressure tactics
Avoid misrepresentation
Disclose risks honestly
Any deceptive, misleading, or aggressive sales behavior is grounds for immediate action.
$1000 Summons Fee Responsibility PolicyIf a client has a pre-existing summons at the time of enrollment, or is served with a summons within the first 30 days following enrollment, the client will be responsible for payment of the applicable summons fee.
This policy exists because, in most cases, the clientβs first monthly payment has not yet been received within the initial 30-day period following enrollment.
The Resolution Processing sales script is our official framework, strategically designed for successful client enrollment. Adherence to our script ensures clarity, compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
Creates the strongest opportunity for successful enrollment and client satisfaction.
Ensures Compliance
Drives clarity and meets all regulatory and internal compliance standards.
High-Quality Enrollments
Facilitates better client comprehension and long-term retention.
While personal communication style is valued, all required elements of the script must be covered during client conversations.
AI Call Review and Scoring Platform
We utilize a state-of-the-art AI platform to monitor and evaluate sales calls. This system is non-punitive, providing meaningful insights, ensuring compliance, and identifying coaching opportunities for tailored development. Our goal is to drive better calls, stronger enrollments, improved retention, and long-term partner success.
**On a weekly basis, affiliates will be required to provide 10 to 15 sales call recordings selected by our team for review. Full participation in this process is mandatory and ensures we maintain consistent quality, compliance, and performance standards across the network.
π¬ Forth CRM - Demo Training Videos
These videos are step by step training walkthroughs showing how to properly create and structure client enrollment files inside the Forth CRM system for Resolution Processing. It explains the required fields, documentation standards, and data entry expectations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth onboarding. The focus is on building clean, complete files that reduce errors and prevent delays in processing.
How We Categorize Payment Returns and What It Means for You
We're clarifying how payment returns are categorized to ensure everyone understands what impacts performance and what does not. Not all returned payments are treated the same. We group them into three distinct categories:
Administrative
Operational or technical issues like closed accounts, invalid account numbers, or routing errors. These are typically processing-related and are not automatically viewed as performance issues.
Unauthorized
Stop payments, revoked authorizations, fraud indicators, or claims of unauthorized payments. These are more serious and can indicate issues with enrollment positioning.
Insufficient Funds (NSF)
Strictly for returns caused by a lack of available funds. This is the only category that counts as a true NSF when evaluating performance.
When evaluating affiliate performance, we look beyond "total returns" to isolate and review the specific type of return.
Administrative Returns carry less weight than that of Unauthorized & NSF Returns. Return Rates & Unauthorized/Revocations of Payment rates and unauthorized returns carry significantly more weight than administrative issues.
Fairly assess performance
Identify coaching opportunities
Protect overall portfolio health
Separate operational issues from enrollment quality
If you have questions about how a specific return was categorized, please ask. Transparency is crucial for everyone to be aligned on how these numbers are evaluated.
View Full Presentation - This presentation outlines our standardized framework for categorizing payment returns across RCC, Card, and ACH channels. Returns are grouped into three clear buckets, Administrative, Unauthorized, and Insufficient Funds, to ensure we accurately distinguish between operational processing issues and true performance indicators.
We now provide a Weekly Affiliate Performance Dashboard designed to give you a clear snapshot of how your enrollments are performing across several key areas.
The report also highlights the most common payment return reasons and cancellation reasons over the past two weeks, and includes ranking indicators showing how your metrics compare across the broader affiliate network.
π Report Schedule & Data Windows
Reports delivered via email every Monday morning
Each report covers the previous MondayβSunday
Example: Report sent March 16 covers March 9β15
Cleared payment data (1st & 2nd pay) is offset by one additional week β reflects activity from 14 days prior (e.g., March 16 report shows payments from March 2β8) to allow full ACH/card settlement
The goal of this report is to provide better visibility into performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure strong, sustainable enrollment quality across the board. Questions? Reach out β we're happy to walk you through it.
Payment Setup, Returned Payment Risk & Banking Rules
Affiliates must verify:
Bank accounts are active
No frozen or restricted accounts
Proper payment timing
TIP: ACH Account Frozen (F-Code) returns are irreversible. Always make sure that clients understand the importance of using active, unrestricted accounts.
Hot Transfer Line: Each affiliate will be assigned their own dedicated, unique phone number during the onboarding process. A member of the Resolution Processing team will provide this number to you directly.
You may not begin enrolling clients until your assigned phone number has been issued and confirmed!!
β οΈ You cannot begin enrolling clients until you have received your dedicated Hot Transfer Line number from the Resolution Processing onboarding team.
At Resolution Processing, we closely monitor client performance in the first 30 days of enrollment. The strongest indicator of long-term success is whether the client completes their first and second payments. Common non-payment themes include: Can't Afford Program, Client Misunderstood Services Offered, Reconsidered / Changed Mind, and Went With Competitor. **Durable volume will always outperform inflated volume.
Why 30-Day Retention Matters
An enrollment that does not make a second payment is not a successful enrollment.
Protects payment processor relationships
Reduces clawbacks and Returned Payments exposure
Improves long-term affiliate earnings
Improves client outcomes
Strengthens compliance positioning
The 4 Pillars of 30-Day Retention
Sustainable Payment
Top reason: "Can't Afford Program." Stress-test the budget, build in a payment buffer, prioritize sustainability over commission. A survivable payment increases retention.
Clear Expectations
Top reason: "Client Misunderstood Services Offered." Confirm: program doesn't eliminate debt overnight, creditors may keep calling, results take time, consistent payments required. Ask: "Do you feel clear on how this program works?"
Emotional Commitment
Top reason: "Reconsidered / Changed Mind." Reinforce the "Why" during enrollment. Add a 10β14 day check-in touchpoint before payment two. Silence increases doubt. Communication builds stability.
Differentiated Positioning
Top reason: "Went With Competitor." Be transparent about timelines, avoid exaggerated guarantees, explain why compliance matters, caution against unrealistic competitor claims.
Practical Implementation Checklist
Before submitting an enrollment, confirm:
Income is verified and stable
Budget analysis is realistic and stress-tested
Payment includes survivability buffer
Services and timeline were clearly explained
Client verbally confirmed understanding
Client expressed clear personal motivation
First payment scheduled within recommended window
Follow-up touchpoint scheduled before payment two
Enrollment volume alone is not the goal. Durable enrollment quality is the goal.
File is considered Non-Parent and susceptible to Clawback.
21-Day Nonpayment/NSF Cancellation
If a payment is returned and maintains 21 Calendar Days without resolution, they will be cancelled under dispositions Unable to Resolve NSF or Nonpayment.
Resolution:
A file that is Active and Resumed with signed PCA will not be cancelled.
PCA to have had Returned Payment resolved.
If next payment Returns, the 21 day cycle begins again.
Should a file have multiple NSF's, they will be reviewed for Cancellation.
If a client requests to cancel prior to clearing initial 2 monthly payments, they will be cancelled upon request with proper disposition.
Resolution:
Should the file be retained when enrollment has been cancelled, an RCCSA is needed with signature to re-enroll. Upon completion, tag Enrollment Support for review.
Once re-enrolled, a signed PCA is needed. Upon completion the file will be set to Active Resumed.
Key Definitions
Clawback
A Clawback occurs when funds paid out to affiliate are returned on a file that has not yet completed two (2) full monthly payments to ResPro.
Parent Graduation
A file "graduates" to the Parent Company after successfully clearing two (2) full monthly payments to ResPro. Once graduated, the file is no longer susceptible to Clawback exposure.
RCCSA
Recission of Cancellation to Consumer Service Agreement
Our credit pull ratio is one of the most important health indicators in our operation. Excessive credit pulls without corresponding enrollments signal poor qualification, weak coaching, or improper pre-screening β creating risk for everyone. Volume without discipline is not sustainable.
What Is a Credit Pull Ratio?
Credit Pull Ratio = Total Credit Pulls Γ· Total Enrollments
Example: 70 credit pulls Γ· 10 enrollments = 7:1 ratio
Our Expectations
7:1
Target Ratio
10:1
Strongly Recommended Maximum
>10:1
Threshold for Concern
Running credit should be the final step in the qualification process β not the discovery process.
What We Expect From You
01
Properly verify employment and income before pulling credit
02
Confirm minimum debt thresholds are met
03
Clearly explain services and set expectations before advancing the file
04
Ensure the client can realistically afford the projected monthly fee
05
Avoid running credit "just to see what happens"
If You Exceed the Threshold
Mandatory Coaching Period
Required improvement plan with clear ratio targets
Volume Restrictions
Temporary reduction in allowable submissions
Increased File Scrutiny
Additional QC review before file approval
30-Day Improvement Window
Formal notice with required measurable correction
Partnership Re-Evaluation
Continued failure may result in suspension or termination of partnership entirely.
β οΈPLEASE READ: If credit pull ratios exceed the allowable benchmark, a per-pull fee of $7.50 will be assessed for each credit pull exceeding the threshold. Charges will be documented in a Credit Pull Ratio Report (CPRR) provided alongside your weekly disbursement report and processed as standard clawbacks.
Our Position
Perfection is not expected. Discipline is expected.
Our payment processing relationships
Our legal standing
Our ability to continue operating nationwide
Your long-term earning opportunity
This policy is not about restricting growth. It is about protecting it.
Access all Resolution Processing affiliate communications and updates.
Comprehensive Debt Industry Glossary
A professional reference consolidating 100+ core terms used across debt relief, debt settlement, legal debt resolution, telemarketing compliance (TCPA/TSR), and credit reporting (FCRA). Alphabetized AβZ. Built for onboarding affiliates, legal debt resolution teams, and client-facing staff. For training and onboarding purposes only β not legal advice.
This inaugural issue covers crucial aspects of our partnership, including employment verification requirements, optimal credit pull ratios, and insights into the Healthy Enrollment Initiative to ensure client success.
Important updates for the new year, focusing on the strict client age cutoff policy, best practices for accurate pre-qualification processes, and the importance of participating in monthly volume surveys.
This critical bulletin outlines enhanced enrollment submission standards, details the rigorous QA review process, and identifies common automatic return triggers to help affiliates avoid reprocessing delays.
Key operational and compliance directives including mandatory call recording requirements, guidance on managing Processed Payment Returns, NSF returns, and essential updates regarding SMS and Twilio usage for client communication.
We want to provide a clear reminder of how cancelled files and clawbacks are handled at Resolution Processing. Please review the guidelines below carefully to ensure full alignment moving forward.
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