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Can your wages be garnished by collection agency if you are making payments already?
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∙ 12y ago
Unfortunately, yes. If the debtor does not meet the agreed requirements of the written contract of repayment, the lender/agency can seek a judgment via a civil suit. Such a suit inevitably results in a judgment for the lender which can then be used as a garnishment of wages or other methods allowed under the laws of the debtor's state.
It would be unlikely that they would choose to do so, as that would result in more expense (that they may or may not be able to recover) and is time consuming.
Please note, the lender/agency does not have to accept a lesser amount than was agreed upon as payment. On the other hand, the aforementioned can accept the amount tendered and still use other means of recovering monies owed. Sounds a bit unfair but it is in the majority of instances legal.
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What happens if you miss several payments with the collection agency?
They stop collecting
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They stop collecting
Can wages be garnished after charge off in florida?
Yes, with a judgment, but if you're head of the household, no. Experience: I own a collection agency.
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How come a monthly statement is not sent by the collection agency when making monthly payments?
Because they don't. It is a lot of agency's policies.
Can a collection agency say you must pay hundreds of dollars a month or your wages will be garnished?
Its your choice. What amount would they get IF they garnished your wages? More or less? Do they have a judgment for the balance due? IF so, they gave you a choice.
If you are making sporadic payments to a collection agency and they cash them can they still sue the cosigner?
Unless you have a specific repayment plan that the collection agency agreed to, there is no legal reason that cannot sue the cosigner.
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if collection agency is not from your lender, but third party, then you need to fax them proof of your payments to your lender or financial insitution and have them send you a letter stating that they will not report you to credit bureau. and also have them contact the collection agency you are making payments. asian623 http://www.myspace.com/scionturboracing
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Generally, a court will only allow unemployment compensation be garnished in the case of spousal or child support.
Can a collection agency report you to the credit bureau if you are making monthly payments on your medical bill?
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