Credit Corp
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
If you or someone you know has dealt with a collection agency, you know how trying it can be. Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? The answer might not be that simple.
Sawin & Shea
JULY 20, 2022
Have you ever been incessantly contacted by a debt collection agency trying to get money from you? Many individuals experience unwanted contact from debt collectors and are unsure how to approach the situation. Businesses or individuals who collect debts on behalf of others are known as debt collectors.
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Sawin & Shea
JUNE 9, 2021
Whether you have missed a single payment somewhere along the line or are delinquent on several payments, the last thing you want is to be harassed by debt collectors. You may feel as if no one is on your side, but you do have some protection from collection agencies. Negotiate a lower amount for you to pay off your debt.
Taurus Collect
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Dealing with a collection agency can often feel like navigating a maze, especially when there seems to be a change in your account’s open date. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you’re likely asking, “Can a collection agency change an account’s open date?”
Nexa Collect
JANUARY 14, 2023
The US government has thrown a slew of laws on collection agencies, making bad-debt recovery harder and costlier. Extra costs to comply with these laws would be passed on to businesses /creditors, who are already unwilling to pay the current costs associated with hiring a professional debt collector.
Nexa Collect
JUNE 28, 2022
Collection agencies offer two types of collection services to their clients. In the Fixed fee service a collection agency sends multiple written demands only. In the Contingency service one written debt validation notice is sent followed by collection calls from an experienced debt collector.
Credit Corp
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
When a lender doesn’t receive payments for a line of credit, like a credit card or personal loan, they may choose to eventually sell that credit to a debt collection agency to get some of their money back. So if you have a debt in collections, your credit score has likely taken a dip.
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