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If you have debt, start paying highest interest loans first, like credit cards(usually an interest rate of 15% or more). And pay more than just the minimun payment. Try to track your expenses(all of them) to see where you can save to pay more towards your loans.
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What is a Charge-off in a credit report?
A charged off account is similar to a collection on your credit report. The creditor has written off the debt owed and closed the account. The debt is still valid though and can be collected on. The charge off will lower your credit score unless removed. You can dispute a charge off and this give the credit bureaus 30 days to verify the charge off or it must be removed from your credit report.
If a debt on your credit report says 'bad debt write off ' can the creditor still sue you or collect the money?
= If your credit report reports that you have a bad debt write-off, then it means that the original creditor has written off the debt, but they can still sell the rights to the debt to a collection agency and they can contact you and take legal action.
If you pay off an old debt no longer on your credit report will it be placed back on the credit report?
Yes it can. You should agree to pay it only if there is an agreement to not report it to the credit reporting agencies.
Do you have to pay a debt that is not on your credit report?
If it's a personal debt, such as something off the record, ya might want to.
Can creditors call once the debt is no longer on your credit report?
No. If they are tell them that the debt is paid off, and ask for them to cease any future calls. You might want to check to see if your credit report is updated with this paid status.
What happens after 7 years of debt?
After 7 years of debt, the debt will be wiped off a persons credit report. There are some instances that certain types of credit will stay on the credit report for up to 10 years.
What is a Charge-off in a credit report?
A charged off account is similar to a collection on your credit report. The creditor has written off the debt owed and closed the account. The debt is still valid though and can be collected on. The charge off will lower your credit score unless removed. You can dispute a charge off and this give the credit bureaus 30 days to verify the charge off or it must be removed from your credit report.
If a debt on your credit report says 'bad debt write off ' can the creditor still sue you or collect the money?
= If your credit report reports that you have a bad debt write-off, then it means that the original creditor has written off the debt, but they can still sell the rights to the debt to a collection agency and they can contact you and take legal action.
Can a credit card debt that was charged off and sold to a collection agency be reported on your credit report?
Yes.
If you pay off an old debt no longer on your credit report will it be placed back on the credit report?
Yes it can. You should agree to pay it only if there is an agreement to not report it to the credit reporting agencies.
Do you have to pay a debt that is not on your credit report?
If it's a personal debt, such as something off the record, ya might want to.
Is it beneficial to pay that debt off or is it just a redundant action once a debt has gone to collections and damaged your credit report?
It is best to pay off the debt. You can also ask if they will remove their listing completely from your credit report, if you agree to pay. If they agree to this, tell them to send the agreement to you in writing and you will immediately pay off the debt.
Is it legal for a repossession to appear twice on your credit report?
IT IS NOT ILEGAL FOR ANYONE TO HAVE A DEBT SHOW UP TWICE ON THEIR CREDIT REPORT. THE BEST THING TO DO IS CALL THE CREDITOR OR COLLECTION AGENCY THAT THIS DEBT IS UNDER AND HAVE THEM REMOVE THE EXTRA INFORMATION OFF OF YOUR CREDIT REPORT. ASK THEM TO REPORT IT TO THE BUREAUS IN ORDER FOR THIS TO BE RESOLVED.
How long does a debt stay on your credit if the amount is not paid?
A debt will stay on your credit report for seven years after the date that you were originally delinquent on the account. After seven years, this debt is taken off of the account.
Can creditors call once the debt is no longer on your credit report?
No. If they are tell them that the debt is paid off, and ask for them to cease any future calls. You might want to check to see if your credit report is updated with this paid status.
When filing bankruptcy what do you do with creditors that 'drop off' your credit reports before you file?
Your credit report is irrelvent. Certainly many debts are not on one. If you owe the debt, report it.
When a negative remark falls off the credit report after 7 years does it lower the credit score or swing it higher if the debt was never paid?
When the negative debt is completely erased from your credit history, your credit score will experience an upward swing. Also, the longer time goes by and you have clean clear credit (and the debt is still on your report), your credit score will improve.
