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Will a collection agency or the original creditor accept monthly payments to pay off a debt that is in collections?
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∙ 8y ago
You aren't suppose to contact the original creditor once it goes into collections but the Collection agency will accept payments. They are happy to get any money they can. (they get 50% of what they collect)I used a collection agency for a tenant who wouldn't pay for months who I had to evict(went to court) and I received a couple of small payments until the person ran away and hid again. Both the collection agency and I were glad to get any money possible. Unfortunatly, this will show up on your credit report whether you pay or not........... But it is ALWAYS better to pay if in your future creditors eyes (fico score)
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What happens if I do not pay my credit card bills?
The first thing is that the original creditor will charge this off. Which means that the original creditor is no longer financially liable. This credit card will remain closed; which will decrease your credit score. Non payments for each month will also decrease your credit score each an every month. Late payments give you the same results. If this account is sold to a collection agency then your best bet is to negotiate a settlement, and get everything in writing before making a final payment.
What if your out on worker's comp unable to pay your bill's you try to make payment agreement creditor says it's not acceptable can they sue you or can a collection agency who brought the debt sue you?
First, collection agencies do not typically buy debts. They recover them under contract for the original creditor. Second, regardless of your ability or lack of to pay, the debt is still owed. By law, the creditor need not accept anything less than the amount owed or balance in full. Third, keep all records of payments made to all creditors including mortgage and utilities and basic living needs, plus all income received, and when you receive the service to appear in court, show up and present this all to the judge. He will not likely forgive the debt, but he will order payment arrangements based on what you bring, especially if you have in writing any refusal to accept payments, and this will reflect poorly on the original creditor.
Can a debt collector take legal action when you are making regular payments and they have ceased accepting installments?
If you have a written agreement from the collection agency specifying the terms of your repayment plan and you have fulfilled (and are fulfilling) those terms as specified in the agreement, they probably cannot. If the collection agency is empowered by the original creditor to file suit and you do NOT have a written agreement from the collection agency as specified in paragraph one (1) above, they probably can. The laws of your state will prevail.
Can a collection agency report you to a credit bureau if you are making payments to the creditor?
Yes, they can. However, most don't provided you make a payment agreement with them and honor it until the bill is paid in full.
Can you negotiate with collection agencies without making a one time payment or is this the only way to make a deal with them?
Some collection agencies are authorized by their clients to make payment arrangements. Some agency actually purchase the debt and will or won't make arrangements. It is up to the individual agencies and their policies. Your best option is to contact the original creditor, explain why you fell behind, be very apologetic, and ask for payment arrangements. Legally, they are not required to accept payments once you fall delinquent. They do not even have to accept partial payments.
Can a collection agency report you to the credit bureau if you are making monthly payments on your medical bill?
If the debt was properly assigned by the original creditor, yes. If you are making payments to the Original creditor than ask them to pull it back from there Collection agency, then dispute with the CRA's and when they update it should delete
What does it mean if the original creditor recalls your account from the debt collection agency?
Same thing happened to me..... what does this mean? I have not heard anything back from original creditor and was making timely montly payments to collection agency... I am confused and a little scared
Can your account be given to a collections agency if you have arrangements to pay the original bill and payments are being made on a timely basis?
Legally, yes. But it is unlikely that a creditor would take such action.
Do collection agencies have the right to collect payments since you never signed or agreed to a contract with that company?
Yes, they are contracted to collect on behalf of the original creditor and it's contracts with you.
Can a creditor put an account into collections multiple times?
This will depend on where you live.Where I live the Creditor can put the debit into collections as many times as he likes as long as:It is being pursued by only one collection agency at a timeIt has not expired under the lawIt has not been "Satisfied" under the law. Bankruptcy is an example. So is a valid payment plan as long as the payments are made on time.
Is it better to pay original creditor who still owns account or debt collection agency who is collecting for original creditor?
Paying the collection agency will clear up your account much quicker and some creditors will return the payment to you if you send it directly to them. Most creditors sign a contract with a collection agency and cannot discuss the debt with the debtor once they place it with the agency, they must refer all correspondence, communications and payments to the agency for the life of that contract.
If a few payments were made to a collection agency for a repossession after the fact will the repo come off of the credit report 7 years after the repo or 7 years after the few payments were made?
The report will be removed 7 years after the date of the last on time payment to the original creditor.
What is a Derogatory public record or collection?
== == A Deragatory record is an account that has had a history of late payments. A collection account is an account that was not paid on time or at all, and was closed by the creditor and sold to a collection agency.
If you are willing to make payments on a debt can a collection agency refuse the payments and continue to harass you?
A collection agency is not hired to get the amount paid in payments they are paid to get the amount in full. At this point the place you originally owed the money to and did not pay may or may not be willing to take payments being that they have now hired the collection agency to get the money from you. YOu can call the original creditor and tell them you are willing to pay and if they say no then you must pay the collection agency, I have never heard of any of them taking payments. When they get hired they try to collect as much as possible of the owed amount so they can get a higher commission. They dont want payments they want money in full....
Why can't you get a detail Billing statement from a collection agency?
You can, but not directly from them. The debt collector is the agent of the original creditor and does not likely have all records of the debt or contract. The collector, as the agent of the creditor can go back to the creditor and request a reconciliation of payments and history, and will in fact be required to so that it van be verified if you notify the collector in writing that the debt is invalid due to payment or some other reason.
Can you pay a debt to the original company once it has gone to collection?
The only person that can accept payment once an account has been charged off is the purchasing agent. When a collection agency purchases your debt, they purchase all legal rights to it, including any payments made towards the account. If you were to pay the original creditor after a chargeoff, they are required to forward that payment to the purchasing agency and this can be a rather lengthy process. Understand that many debts that go to collections are interest bearing and the longer a payment takes to get to the correct party, the more you may be paying in the end.
Is it legal for a creditor or debt collection agency to access a bank account for debt collection?
To access to bank account as such, no. But if the debtor agrees to have ACH for payments, then the creditor or collection agencies can withdraw funds, or depending on the state laws a Judge can authorize to garnish wages from the bank. Find laws that apply to the debt in the resources box
