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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations.

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NJ Appellate Division Finds No Private Right of Action for Debt Purchaser’s Alleged Failure to Obtain State License

Troutman Sanders

The trial court granted summary judgment to the defendant on all claims finding that because the defendant was not a consumer lender it was not required to obtain the license at issue. Instead, the offending conduct was misrepresenting “that it had the legal right to collect on the account when it lacked the proper license to do so.”

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Does Paying Off Collections Improve Your Credit Score?

Credit Corp

Most creditors still report to old scoring models, so it’s unlikely paying off the debt will improve your credit score. If you’ve gotten behind on payments to a creditor or lender, your debt could be sent to collections after around 120 days of missed payments. ® and VantageScore 4.0®.