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How Much Does a Charge Off Affect Your Credit Score?

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In addition to bringing your credit score down, a charge off looks bad to any future lenders that review your credit history. Lenders that might be willing to offer funds even though you have a lower credit score might balk if they see the charge off. In many cases, the original lender considers charged off debt to be “bad debt.”

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How to Find All Your Debts: 4 Tips

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Even if you keep meticulous records, it’s possible for some debts to have fallen through the cracks. And perhaps you know you owe a debt, but it’s been passed around between collection agencies so many times you’ve forgotten who currently owns the debt. What to Do After You Find Your Debt.