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If the person who borrowed money got someone to co-sign on a loan (or other items), and the person who is responsible for the payment doesn't pay, then the bank goes after the co-signer. This creates a huge problem for the poor co-signer who helped their friend. If the co-signer doesn't pay their credit is also ruined.
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What is OSI collection services inc?
OSI Collection Service is a "Third Party" Collection agency. Collection agencies buy your information from the original creditor in order to collect on a debt. What this means is that they make money if you pay anything on this debt, not only from the original creditor, but a commission on the payment that you make on that debt.
If you owe a company money and it is placed in collections can you pay the original company or do u have to pay the collection agencies?
You have to pay the collection agency. The original company has a signed contract with the collection agency and they pay the collection agency a % of what they collect from you. That's how they make their $$. The original company did not want to have the outstanding balance on their books.
If one files bankruptcy and has a co-signer will if affect their credit rating?
If the account the cosigner is on is included in the bankruptcy it will appear on their credit report. In most cases the cosigner will not be relieved of the debt when the primary holder files for bankruptcy. The creditor(s) can then pursue the cosigner for the collection of money owed.
Do collection agencies pay people up front money owed to them from a judgment against a party and try to collect it for that party?
Sometime, and in some states, collection agencies may purchase debts from lenders. In these cases, they buy the debt for pennies on the dollar, and work very hard at recovering the balance. This is actually a difficult and dangerous way to do it. As long as the debt remains with the original lender, the options are more open. In most cases, collection agencies contract to collect the debt for the loan originator, the lender. The industry standard is payment of 33% of the recovered amount, or 50-75% on accounts that require the work of a skip tracer or legal action.
Can a collection agency collect interest on your debt?
Yes, Collection agency can do that. But contact a good collection agency like Guardian Credit Services, they know will how to deal with customers to get money
What is OSI collection services inc?
OSI Collection Service is a "Third Party" Collection agency. Collection agencies buy your information from the original creditor in order to collect on a debt. What this means is that they make money if you pay anything on this debt, not only from the original creditor, but a commission on the payment that you make on that debt.
If you owe a company money and it is placed in collections can you pay the original company or do u have to pay the collection agencies?
You have to pay the collection agency. The original company has a signed contract with the collection agency and they pay the collection agency a % of what they collect from you. That's how they make their $$. The original company did not want to have the outstanding balance on their books.
If you owed student loan money from Sallie Mae and it is now turned over to a collection agency can I be garnished?
Yes! If your student loans are with a collection agency they are in default. When student loans are in default the dept. of ed gives the collection agencies "CARTE BLANCHE" to collect the money by any means necessary. Wage garnishnent is only one.
Can collection agencies take money from a personal bank account in TX?
Yes they can.
How do you collect on a declined credit card when the customer refuses to return our collection phone call?
Collection agencies - to attempt to recover the money from the individual. the CA will want to see the documentation showing goods/services were received (receipt) and that payment was not (declined card documentation with persons name on it).
If one files bankruptcy and has a co-signer will if affect their credit rating?
If the account the cosigner is on is included in the bankruptcy it will appear on their credit report. In most cases the cosigner will not be relieved of the debt when the primary holder files for bankruptcy. The creditor(s) can then pursue the cosigner for the collection of money owed.
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.
Which of the following includes several agencies that manage the circulation of money and collection of taxes?
Department of the Treasury
Do collection agencies pay people up front money owed to them from a judgment against a party and try to collect it for that party?
Sometime, and in some states, collection agencies may purchase debts from lenders. In these cases, they buy the debt for pennies on the dollar, and work very hard at recovering the balance. This is actually a difficult and dangerous way to do it. As long as the debt remains with the original lender, the options are more open. In most cases, collection agencies contract to collect the debt for the loan originator, the lender. The industry standard is payment of 33% of the recovered amount, or 50-75% on accounts that require the work of a skip tracer or legal action.
Can a collection agency collect interest on your debt?
Yes, Collection agency can do that. But contact a good collection agency like Guardian Credit Services, they know will how to deal with customers to get money
Can collection agencies request additional money on interest charges after the debt is paid in full?
No, a debt collection company purchases a debt from a creditor. They can try to collect on that debt but may not charge interest on it as they have no contract with you outlining interest charges. If a company is attempting to do that, cite the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a federal law, and complain to the Federal trade Commission, which oversees debt collection practices.
What kind of service does a collection agency provide?
A collection agency is commissioned to collect money from those who have defaulted on credit card bills or loans. The agency tries to recover as much money as possible.
