What you'll do
- Understand what no recovery, no fee means in practice
- See how commission is calculated on recovered funds
- Learn when commission does and does not apply
- Factor commission into your decision to pursue a debt
- Know what to confirm before you refer
7 min
How no recovery, no fee works
Merion recovers commercial debts on a commission-only basis. There is no upfront fee to refer a debt. Instead, a commission is charged only on funds that are actually recovered. If nothing is recovered, you do not pay a recovery commission. That is the core of no recovery, no fee.
Working it through
- You refer a debt at no upfront cost.
- We pursue the debtor and aim to recover the amount owed.
- When funds come in, a commission is applied to the amount recovered.
- You receive the recovered amount less the commission.
- If nothing is recovered, no recovery commission is payable.
- Direct payments after referral may still attract commission, so confirm this upfront.
Because there is no upfront cost, pursuing a debt through this model does not add to your overheads before any result.
Plan with it in mind
Knowing the commission rate helps you weigh up which debts to refer, especially smaller ones. Confirm the applicable rate and how recovered funds are handled before you refer at merion.com.au/refer-a-debt. If you are weighing up a debt, a free debt appraisal can help you judge the likely return.
Good to know
- Commission is charged only on funds actually recovered
- No recovery means no recovery commission to pay
- Confirm the rate and treatment of direct payments before you refer
FAQ
What does no recovery, no fee actually mean?
It means there is no upfront fee to refer, and a commission is charged only on funds that are actually recovered.
Do I pay commission if the debtor pays me directly?
Direct payments after referral may still attract commission where recovery work contributed. Confirm how this is handled upfront.
How is the commission calculated?
It is applied to the amount recovered. Confirm the applicable rate before you refer so you can plan with confidence.
Still not sure? Our team is happy to talk it through.