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If the original creditor charged interest then the collection agency will continue to accrue interest at either your states legal rate or whatever you agreed to in the original contract until the debt is either paid or sold to another collection agency or placed with an attorneys firm for legal litigation.

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Can a collection agency charge collection costs?

No they can't it's against the law. However the original creditor is allowed to add collection fees as long as the underlying contract allows for it. For example medical intake forms often allow for interest and collection fees.


What does charge off of debt do for card holder?

You will still owe the money, plus interest and lots of collection charges. A collection agency will hound you for payment and you will have a hard time getting another credit card or any kind of loan.


Can a debt be listed on your credit report by the collection agency as two separate entries with one as a charge off and the other as a collection fee?

Yes, the charge off is entered by the original creditor, and the collection fee is a separate debt.


How many times and how often can a collection agency post an account to your credit report as a charge off?

A collection agency cannot charge-off an already charged-off account. The reporting of the STATUS of the account AS a charge-off can be reported every time they update with the credit bureaus. The 'date of status' must be the date of the ORIGINAL charge-off.


Why original creditors sale accounts to a collection agency?

Original creditors sale their accounts to collection agencies when the account has been past due and they have not effectively collected. At that time, the original creditor will charge off the balance from their accounts receivable and turn the account over to a collection agency. When the collection agency collects the debt, a portion of the amount received is paid the the collection agency and the remainder is returned to the original creditor as profit.

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Can you be charged interest on medical bills by a collection agency?

Yes, unfortunately a collection agency can charge interest and other fees when they obtain a debt.


Can a collection agency charge interest on a debt?

In some situations interest and accompanying collection fees can be assessed.


Can a collection agency charge fees or interest in new jersey?

Collection agencies can't add charges. Fees and interest charged to your account are per the terms of your contract with the creditor.


Can a collection agency still add interest to a charge off?

Yes, as well as any subsequent legal fees.


When a credit card account has been charged off can the collection agency charge you additional fees and interest?

It would depend on the state laws that are apply to collection agencies and collection procedures. In many states they can add fees incurred for the collection of a debt and interest on the amount of the debt itself.


Can a debt collection agency that bought the original debt charge you monthly interest?

YES. They can charge you the maximum interest as indicated in the bank agreement you signed or they sent as an update to you in the mail PRIOR to the collection process beginning. Usually this is why banks MAX the interest once you missed two or three payment in a row. They see the writing on the wall.


Can a collection agency charge collection costs?

No they can't it's against the law. However the original creditor is allowed to add collection fees as long as the underlying contract allows for it. For example medical intake forms often allow for interest and collection fees.


Do collection companies charge interest?

i dont think so


How do collection agencies work re rates they charge the collectee and the collector?

Generally a collection agency will charge the company they are collecting for a percent off what they collect. They do not charge the person they are collecting from.


What does charge off of debt do for card holder?

You will still owe the money, plus interest and lots of collection charges. A collection agency will hound you for payment and you will have a hard time getting another credit card or any kind of loan.


Can the original creditor charge the debtor for the collection agency fee?

Read the terms of your debt/loan, credit card or whatever. ou'll likely find that it even states that, as has been held by virtually all courts...You will be entirely responsible for any costs they incur to enforce and collect the full amount of the debt, interest, penalties, legal fees, etc. too. So a small debt for something you bought can grow very large, very quickly. Of course, they may just sell the right to collect to a third party, but the result is basically the same, the costs of collection are borne by you.


Can a collection agency charge interest of 1030 to a charge off account that has been paid down to 700 from 4514 but you missed two months?

The collection company has probably charged interest sincethe day they received the account. The interest rate can differ from state to state on a charged off account. So yes, they can but that amount is not just for two months. You need to ask for a total breakdown on the account and see if the interest charged is correct.