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Depends on which USA state where you live - Check Debt with Statute of Limitations; and http://www.bcsalliance.com/y_debt_sol.html
YES, they purchased a debt contract. The original creditor does not forgive / eliminate a debt by selling it to a collector -- they simply gave-up on collecting a worthwhile settlement from you.
It depends on your state. You should definitely get a lawyer!
Sure you can be sued. Any debt collector may sue you for amounts owed under a debt they have purchased from your original creditor. They can pursue a judgment, which is a court order to repay the debt. You may wish to check with a licensed attorney, since North Carolina has some restrictions on garnishments that other states may allow.
When people are young and have just purchased a house a personal debt asset ratio of 80% or more is common. For middle-aged people and older a ratio of 50% or less is desirable.
If the debt was a secured debt, yes...if it was unsecured, doubtful they will do this unless it's a large sum of money.
Depends on which USA state where you live - Check Debt with Statute of Limitations; and http://www.bcsalliance.com/y_debt_sol.html
You usually will be served a collection notice from that lawyer.
The debt burden is typically very large
YES, they purchased a debt contract. The original creditor does not forgive / eliminate a debt by selling it to a collector -- they simply gave-up on collecting a worthwhile settlement from you.
They need to provide the signed agreement copies to you and the proof that they purchased debt. Please check FDCPA guidelines for more details. Go to ftc.gov and you will find a copy of FDCPA there.
When a customer's loan or bill goes into default the company that lent the debtor the money will try to collect the debt. Most debt collectors are from the actual lender or are contractors that have purchased the debt and will try to collect the money from the debtor with interest.
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The standard laptop does not come equipped with a debt calculator or debt calculation tool, however, these tools can easily be downloaded from the internet or outright purchased from a number of different vendors, like Intuit.
One gets a release liability when property is newly purchased by someone. When the property is purchased the release liability ensures that the owner of the property will pay of debt.
Yes, a collection agency that has purchased your debt can sue you for the outstanding balance, even if it has been three years since they acquired the debt. However, the statute of limitations for debt collection in Arizona is 6 years, so they have up to 6 years to take legal action against you. It is important to seek legal advice and understand your rights in this situation.
Not if the debt was officially discharged in the bankruptcy.