Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. During an automatic stay, all parties or entities mentioned above are prohibited from collecting on debts you incurred before filing for bankruptcy.
Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. During an automatic stay, all parties or entities mentioned above are prohibited from collecting on debts you incurred before filing for bankruptcy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 1, 2022
Whatever you’re dealing with, late payments, collections, charge-offs, or foreclosures, the following techniques can clean up your credit quickly. Write a letter to the original creditor or collection agency and ask them to remove the negative entry from your credit history as an act of goodwill.
Better Credit Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Lenders and companies who provide you with paid services will attempt to reach you to collect payment on late accounts for a period of time. After some time, they may turn your debt over to collections. At that point, a collection agency could be hired to assist them with the process. How to Deal with Fairway Collections.
Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
They may use collection agencies , or they may sue you (asking the court to garnish wages, take an asset, or put a lien on your home). One of the benefits of declaring bankruptcy is that debt collectors cannot try to collect on debts that were discharged in bankruptcy.
Burr Forman
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The new bill issued a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and repossessions, which expired on June 30, 2020. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-16 , which suspended the repossession of vehicles during the duration of the COVID-19 Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. This order was extended until December 31, 2020.
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
52 
Let's personalize your content