Acquisition Collections Debt collector Lender 
Consumer Financial Services Law
MAY 10, 2017
A recent decision from a Louisiana district court should provide some comfort to banks and other financial institutions who acquire other entities by merger – at least in the Fifth Circuit, they are not debt collectors. As most know, Bank of America (BoA) acquired Countrywide Bank FSB and its mortgage portfolio in 2008. In Jackson v.
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 17, 2020
Apart from being annoying, these debt collectors can cause a host of problems for your credit score down the line. Collection accounts can hurt your credit score even after you pay off the debt. These entries remain on your credit report for up to seven years, which means that they can be viewed by creditors and lenders.
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Better Credit Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Debt collectors can cause a lot of problems for your credit score down the line. Collection accounts can hurt your credit score for up to seven years even after you pay off the debt. They can also be viewed by lenders down the line, which means you could be denied loans or credit cards. Request Debt Validation.
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 31, 2020
If you have started hearing from a company called Convergent Outsourcing, it means that you are being pursued for a debt. Besides being annoying and aggressive, debt collectors like Convergent Outsourcing can have a major impact on your credit score. Validate the Debt. What is Convergent Outsourcing? Know Your Rights.
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 7, 2020
This means that USCB America has opened a collections account on your credit report and is attempting to collect payment. Having collection accounts on your credit score is incredibly damaging to your credit health. They specialize in debt collection on behalf of hospitals and other companies in the healthcare industry.
Better Credit Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Either way, CACH LLC will need to open a collections account on your credit report in order to legally pursue payment. Collection accounts are a black mark on your credit report. They can remain on your report for up to seven years even if you pay the debt. Write a Debt Validation Letter. What is CACH LLC?
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 31, 2020
ConServe is a debt collection agency that may contact you regarding unpaid debts. They are a third-party debt collector, which means that they may be hired by your original creditor, or they may purchase your old debt on the chance that you pay them instead. Validate the Debt. Negotiate a Settlement.
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