Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

LVNV Funding is a collection agency notorious for suing people whose debts they have purchased—if so, you may be wondering how to remove LVNV Funding from your credit report. What to Do When LVNV Funding Calls. Debt collectors, including LVNV Funding, oftentimes use questionable tactics to collect on debts.

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MAY 11, 2023

If you have ever had to deal with credit card debt, you know it can be stressful. Debt collectors call at all hours of the day and pressure is put on borrowers to quickly make payments in full. It’s important to understand how credit card debt collection works so that you can find the best way for your individual situation.

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True Accord

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (NYC DCWP) just released an updated proposed amendment to its rules relating to debt collection. This updated amendment changes significantly more than the first proposed amendment released by NYC DCWP last year.

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PDC Flow

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I went in-house as corporate counsel at a collection agency, where I oversaw legal, compliance, and training. I loved, loved, loved the synergy between compliance and training – it also gave me the opportunity to partner with the collection floor from a different perspective than just “compliance” and it was a lot of fun.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

Having debt in collections can be downright overwhelming, especially when debt collectors bombard you with dozens of phone calls. Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What is the FDCPA?

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 14, 2020

When you forget to pay a bill, it can lead to a collections account on your credit report from an agency like Americollect. As long as a collections account stays on your credit report, it can hurt your credit score. Instead, you’ll need to dispute the debt or negotiate a pay-for-delete agreement. What Is Americollect?

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 3, 2022

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is a collection agency that buys old debts from lenders and companies that have been unable to collect the debt themselves. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts. This is called a charge-off.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Is Credence Resource Management, LLC, contacting you about unpaid debts? The longer you avoid a debt collection agency like Credence, the more damage the agency can do to your credit score. What Is Credence Resource Management? Over the years, Credence has collected a lot of debt, earning a profit of $5 million last year.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 30, 2021

Today, you have six years to collect monies owed from consumer credit transactions. However, a bill approved by the New York Senate seeks to shorten the time to collect consumer credit transactions to three years. In a continuing effort to avoid deceptive collection practices and inequities, the Senate approved Bill S153.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 7, 2020

When a debt collection agency contacts you, it also does damage to your credit score. While owing money to a debt collector can harm your credit score and confronting the agency might seem like a daunting task, there’s no need to worry. And you may not have to pay the collections agency a dime in the process.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

If you’re unable to pay your original creditor, your debt may pass to a debt recovery agency, earning a collection letter and possibly a stain on your credit report. Credit Collection Services, known as CCS for short, is one of the largest debt collection agencies in the United States, based in Massachusetts.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 12, 2020

While an unexpected debt collection call can be stressful, dealing with the problem is actually simpler than you might expect. While an unexpected debt collection call can be stressful, dealing with the problem is actually simpler than you might expect. What Is 11 Charter Communications?

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Better Credit Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

If you have a collections account from H&R Accounts on your report, it’s important to get it removed as soon as possible. Read on to learn more about H&R Accounts and how you need to respond to their collection attempts. Read on to learn more about H&R Accounts and how you need to respond to their collection attempts.

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Better Credit Blog

JULY 7, 2020

Is Bonneville Collections bringing you down? The agency could also be contacting you by mistake, which can be exceptionally frustrating as debt collection agencies are notorious for their repeated phone calls. Read on to learn more about how Bonneville Collections works and what you can do to get them off your credit report.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2020

While it may have only been caused by a simple mistake, debt in collections can have harsh consequences on your credit score and your everyday life. What Is Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group? Yes, Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group, LLC, is a certified debt collection agency that was founded in 1996.

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Fico Collections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Debt Collections on Tenterhooks with Six and Sevens following CFPB’s Reg F. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the final rules interpreting the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) on July 30, which went into effect on November 30, 2021. Embrace it. FICO Admin.

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Better Credit Blog

JULY 7, 2020

No one wants to answer a call from a debt collection agency. But if your number has made its way onto a debt collector’s calling list, ignoring the problem won’t make it go away. Even when you pay off a collection agency, it can hurt your credit score for years to come. What Is Harris and Harris? Harris Harris.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Also frustrating, the collections agency has likely been sending letters and calling you regularly. Collections accounts appear on your credit report when you fall behind on payments to a lender or a service provider. Bridgeport Financial is a full-service debt collection agency that was founded in 1994. Credit reporting.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

If you have been contacted by Sunrise Credit Services, you are probably being pursued for an old debt. Sunrise Credit Services is a debt collector that has been hired by your old creditor to collect payment on your debt. They may also have purchased the debt to profit off your payments.

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Better Credit Blog

JULY 13, 2020

Did you recently get a notification of a new collections account on your credit report or find a voicemail from MiraMed Revenue Group on your phone? When a collections agency like MiraMed contacts you, it’s usually about a missed bill. What Is MiraMed Revenue Group? Miravie collection. Miramed rev group llc.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Is AWA Collections flooding your phone and mailbox, claiming that you owe them money? Or were you alerted to a new entry from the collections agency on your credit report? If you’re wondering how best to proceed with a debt collector like AWA, we’ve got you covered. What Is AWA Collections? Dickson, TN 37055.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Has your credit score recently taken a dive as a result of a collections entry from Penn Credit? Avoiding the problem won’t make it go away, but paying your debt won’t necessarily solve anything, either. What Is Penn Credit Corporation? It’s been in the business of collecting on consumer debts since 1987.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You may start getting calls from a debt collector. Failing to pay your bills will cause the debt to move to collections. This means that your original creditor has officially handed the account over to a collection agency that will hound you for payments. All it takes is persistence and knowing what to do next.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 21, 2020

Nothing is quite as panic-inducing as receiving a call from a debt collector. Not only are they notoriously rude, but having a debt collector on your tail can mean that your credit score is about to take a dive. MRS BPO LLC is contacting you because they are now responsible for collecting a debt on behalf of your original creditor.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Is A1 Collections bringing down your credit score? Discovering a collections entry on your credit report can be stressful, hurting your credit and leading to unwanted phone calls and letters. If you’re ready to stop A1 Collections’ phone calls and get them off of your credit score completely, read on. What Is A1 Collections?

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Has Capital Management Services contacted you claiming you owe them a debt? If you’ve been on the receiving end of calls and letters from a debt collection agency like CMS, it’s also negatively affecting your credit score. What Is Capital Management Services? Ask for Proof of the Debt. Ask for proof.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Has your credit score taken a dive due to debt in collections? When a collections agency like Accelerated Financial Solutions gets access to your debt, it can drop your score and make your day-to-day life more stressful. What Is Accelerated Financial Solutions? Apartment complex collections. Auto loans.

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PDC Flow

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The long-awaited Final Rule (Regulation F) for the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was issued Friday afternoon, concluding a seven-year rulemaking process. With this modernized debt collection rule, consumers will have greater control when communicating with debt collectors.”.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

If you’ve been contacted by a debt collection agency, there’s a right and a wrong way to deal with them and get your credit back on track. While the company might seem scammy thanks to its aggressive communication tactics, Wakefield and Associates is a legitimate debt collector. Wakefield collections. Wakefield rrc.

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Better Credit Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Have you discovered a collections entry from Receivable Management Systems on your credit report? Collections entries can drop your credit score for years, hurt your future creditability, and add stress to your life. What Is Receivable Management Systems? RMS primarily collects on three types of debts: Consumer debt.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Have a collections entry from Asset Acceptance LLC on your credit report? It’s important to deal with a collections agency like Asset Acceptance quickly. Fortunately, getting a collection entry off your report and putting a stop to the debt collector’s calls is simple and straightforward. What Is Asset Acceptance LLC?

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

AT&T Collections is one of the biggest telecom providers in the country, with phone, data, and TV packages. If you missed a phone bill or canceled your AT&T account and forgot to pay the final balance, you could be contacted by their collections department. Because simply paying your debt won’t do your credit any good.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you’re wondering what BCA Financial Services is and why it’s on your credit report, the guide below is for you. That’s especially true of medical debts, which can be overwhelming at times. Read on to learn how BCA works and what you can do to get them off your credit report. About BCA Financial Services. Miami, FL 33157.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

While ignoring Global Crossing won’t help matters, simply paying the collections agency what you owe isn’t the wisest course of action, either. While ignoring Global Crossing won’t help matters, simply paying the collections agency what you owe isn’t the wisest course of action, either. is a legit debt collection agency.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Confronting a debt collector can seem like a daunting task, but getting a collections entry off your credit report is actually quite simple. What Is ARstrat? Though their collections attempt might border on spammy, ARstrat LLC is an established and legitimate debt collections agency. Sugarland, TX 77478.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Failing to pay a debt may culminate into being pursued by a debt collector. National Credit Services is one such debt collector that may contact you if you fail to make payments on an overdue bill. Either way, they will open a collections account on your credit report in order to legally pursue payment. Validate the Debt.

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Better Credit Blog

JANUARY 27, 2021

BC Services is a third-party debt collector that has been hired by a healthcare provider to whom you owe money to get you to make payments on a debt. To legally collect a debt from you, they must first report the debt to the major credit bureaus. What is BC Services? Debt Validation.

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