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Debt Free Colorado
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?
Credit Corp
JUNE 14, 2020
The most common cases of zombie debt involve collection activities. Here’s one example of how a zombie might rise with help from a collection agency. You default on a debt. The original lender or collection agency fails to collect within the statute of limitations. Zombie Debts and Judgments.
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Better Credit Blog
APRIL 1, 2022
They also might be charging you the full amount in order to make a profit, since credit collection agencies typically buy collection accounts at a discount from the original lender. Numerous complaints state the company left over 25 voicemails on one customer’s phone alone in an attempt to collect a debt.
Collection Industry News
JUNE 1, 2023
The growing complexity of financial products, such as credit cards, mortgages, and student loans, has led to a surge in outstanding debts. This presents a substantial opportunity for debt collection agencies to assist lenders in recovering unpaid debts and managing default risks.
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 3, 2022
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is a collection agency that buys old debts from lenders and companies that have been unable to collect the debt themselves. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts.
Credit Corp
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The statute of limitations for most debts starts when you go into default. If a debt is 10 years old but you were making payments under an agreement with the lender until 3 years ago, the debt is likely still within the statute of limitations and can be pursued by a debt collector.
Credit Corp
AUGUST 31, 2021
If they do this knowing that the debt is past the statute of limitations, they may have violated the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. But they also know that most borrowers who are sued for old debts won’t show up in court, and the judge will issue a default judgment. What Is a Time-Barred Debt?
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