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Yes, if they are acting as a direct agent of the original creditor.

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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.


How long will it be until unsecured creditors contact you after your chapter 13 is dismissed?

There is no definite answer as creditors establish their individual collection procedures, it might also depend upon whether it is the original creditor or a collection agency.


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.


Can a collection agency take your Social Security Disability identifiable money out of your account?

No. All SS benefits are exempt from judgment creditors.


Can a collection agency report and collect a debt that is shown as a charge off from another creditor?

Yes. When creditors charge off accounts they send them (or sell) to a collection agency. The collector can request the debtor's credit report show that the account has been turned over for collection procedures.


What is the use of a collection agency debt settlement?

A collection agency debt settlement means when someone is in debt and a company offers a settlement amount to the creditors owed. Payment arrangements are discussed and made, sometimes the amount is way less than the actual bill.


How long do unpaid credit cards stay on your credit report in NY state?

Technically seven to ten years. When a credit card goes into default it gets written off on the creditors taxes as a loss and gets sold to a collection agency for 10 to 20 percent of the original loss. Down the line it gets sold from collection agency to collection agency.


Can a collection agency file a judgment against you if you are working with a credit counseling agency paying them monthly?

Yes, a collection agency can still file a judgment against you even if you're working with a credit counseling agency and making monthly payments. While credit counseling can help manage your debts and may negotiate with creditors, it does not prevent legal actions if payments are missed or agreements are not met. It's essential to stay in communication with both the credit counseling agency and the creditors to avoid potential legal consequences.


Can a collection agency put a collection on your credit even though you have a police report showing the car accident was not your fault?

Collection agencies only care about one thing...collecting money. More info is needed to answer this question but if this is a medical collection, you need to find out why your insurance company did not pay it. You are allowed to write to the Credit Bureau(s) and attach a comment that other creditors will see. Simply and briefly write your comment to explain the circumstances. Even if the collection agency won't listen, other creditors will see your explanation.


Agency conflict between shareholders and creditors?

if the creditors are not paid in time.


What is collection agency?

A Commercial Collection Agency is and agency that collects debt on behalf of their clients, same as a consumer collection agency, but a commercial collection agency collects business to business.


How do you find out what collection agency you owe to?

An easy way to find out what collection agencies you owe money to is by pulling your credit report. Credit reports will list balances with all creditors as well as if any balances were turned over to collection agencies.