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What is the minimum debt that can end up on a credit report?
There is no minimum. 1 cent of unpaid debt can be reported.
How long does bad debt stay on your credit report?
Typically, it's reported for seven years, except for bankruptcy, which is reported for ten years.
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.
Can a debt collector report to a CRA a debt which was never reported by the original creditor of the debt?
The answer to your question is Yes, they can report a debt that was never origionally reported to the CRAs. This is most common with medical expenses. You may have an outstanding debt to a doctor's office for example, and though Doctors do not typically report debts to a CRA, if they sell your outstanding debt to a collection agency, they absolutly have the right to report it to your credit report. So, in a word, yes, it is legal, and is actually quite common. Hope this helps! In fact it is against the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for a medical debt to be reported to the credit agency, but it doesn't apply if they sell the debt to a third party collection agency. Nice way for them to get around that.
Can a collection agency remove debt from my credit report?
No, a collection agency cannot remove debt from your credit report. Only the credit bureaus or the original creditor can remove the debt from your credit report.
How long does charged off credit card debt stay on credit report?
An account is no longer reported after a period of 7 years of inactivity in the USA; 6 years in Canada.
What is the minimum debt that can end up on a credit report?
There is no minimum. 1 cent of unpaid debt can be reported.
Can a credit card debt that was charged off and sold to a collection agency be reported on your credit report?
Yes.
How long does bad debt stay on your credit report?
Typically, it's reported for seven years, except for bankruptcy, which is reported for ten years.
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.
What is more credit damaging Bankruptcy or settling a credit card debt?
Bankruptcy would be more credit damaging than just having large credit card debt, mainly because it stays on your credit report for longer. One of the biggest disadvantages of filing for bankruptcy is the lasting effect it has on your credit report- typically staying on your report for 7-10 years. With credit card debt there are more flexible options and obviously when you pay the debt and does not stay on your report for as long.
Can a debt collector report to a CRA a debt which was never reported by the original creditor of the debt?
The answer to your question is Yes, they can report a debt that was never origionally reported to the CRAs. This is most common with medical expenses. You may have an outstanding debt to a doctor's office for example, and though Doctors do not typically report debts to a CRA, if they sell your outstanding debt to a collection agency, they absolutly have the right to report it to your credit report. So, in a word, yes, it is legal, and is actually quite common. Hope this helps! In fact it is against the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for a medical debt to be reported to the credit agency, but it doesn't apply if they sell the debt to a third party collection agency. Nice way for them to get around that.
Can a collection agency remove debt from my credit report?
No, a collection agency cannot remove debt from your credit report. Only the credit bureaus or the original creditor can remove the debt from your credit report.
How long before a debt gets wiped clean?
It is common belief that after seven years your debt gets wiped clean from your consumer credit report that is reported to all major credit agencies.
What is the statute of limitations for credit card debt in Massachusetts?
The statute of limitations on credit card debt for Massachusetts is 6 years according the website I found. (http://www.creditinfocenter.com/rebuild/statuteLimitations.shtm) NOTE that this is different from what will be reported on your credit report. In any case, if you do not pay what you owe, your score and ability to borrow will be low for a longer period of time.
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 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.
