Direct Recovery
APRIL 16, 2023
The whole process can start with something as simple as falling behind on a few credit cards, and the next thing you know, you can’t make ends meet, and the collections calls start coming. Legal notices soon follow, along with a court judgment taking a big chunk of your paycheck. This can be done legally by obtaining a court order.
Direct Recovery
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
In fact, it is considered reasonable for debt collectors to attempt to reach a consumer by phone one time each week, unless the consumer has provided the collection agent with a specific written request that they stop trying to contact them by phone. Garnish Your Wages (If They Obtain a Judgment).
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Direct Recovery
APRIL 18, 2023
In most cases, some qualifications and credentials will be required to distinguish that you are working with a reputable collection agent. This allows commercial collection agents more flexibility in collecting on your behalf, but it is always a fine line between pushing too hard and not pushing hard enough.
The Kaplan Group
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
This makes going to court an even riskier move as we don’t know if the debtor will still be in business 2 years from now when we finally have the judgment. They understand that debt collection litigation is just another business investment opportunity, and they should proceed whenever it meets their standard investment criteria.
Jimerson Firm
MAY 17, 2021
A plaintiff alleging standing as a holder must prove it is a holder of the note and mortgage both as of the time of trial or when the final judgment is entered, and that they had standing as of the time the foreclosure complaint was filed. A Proper Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Form 1.996(a). Craven-Lazarus v. 3d 1029, 1030 (Fla.
The Kaplan Group
JUNE 25, 2020
Collection agencies also have the option to report debts. Reports of being sent to collections or having outstanding judgments are big red flags for creditors and have a significant negative impact on credit ratings. Be proactive to keep the debt being sent to a collection agency which has an even bigger negative impact.
Better Credit Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Many people aren’t aware that they are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. For instance, it keeps collection agents from calling you late at night and early in the morning. The FDCPA sets standards for how debt collectors interact with consumers. Foreclosures. Bankruptcy.
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