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Credit Corp
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? Knowing illegal debt collection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. The name of the original creditor to whom the debt is owed.
Credit Corp
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Debt collectors send debt validation letters show what debts you owe, the amount, and to whome you owe it to. While a debt collector contacting you can be stressful, it’s important to pause and remember your rights as a debtor. Before paying the debt collector, verify that the debt is actually yours.
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Credit Corp
JUNE 14, 2020
Suddenly, the debt reappears on your credit report, except now it’s a zombie debt. Zombie Debts and Judgments. If the original creditor went to court and obtained a judgment against you for a debt, the zombie debt cycle can be more complicated. Why Is Zombie Debt Such a Problem?
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 1, 2022
If disputing the negative entry doesn’t work because you couldn’t find errors, or because the credit bureaus fixed them, your next step should be asking for a goodwill adjustment. 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.
Credit Corp
MAY 3, 2023
How to Challenge an Inaccurate Item on Your Credit Report Your right to a free and accurate credit report is protected by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Act gives bureaus and data furnishers 30 days to investigate and inform the consumer of their findings. How Fast Can You Clean Up Your Credit Report?
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 1, 2022
Especially in the current pandemic, COVID 19, medical bills, credit card bills, and other financial service bills may start to pile up. If you’re unable to pay your original creditor, your debt may pass to a debt recovery agency, earning a collection letter and possibly a stain on your credit report.
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. The FDCPA applies only to debt collectors (the third-party collection agencies), not to the original lender. We are ready to help.
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