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This is not a question that can be answered quickly. One of the first things that a person needs to do is to determine if owning their own business is right for them. What are the traits of an Entrepeneur, and do they have those traits?

The next step will be, if indeed running a business is the right move, is deciding if a debt collection is the right business. Take stock of what starting a debt collection agency entails and what it takes to run it.

There are many laws to be familiar with and to be in compliance with in order to run any business and this is true for a debt collection agency as well. Additionally a debt collection agency has laws that are specific to it by state and Federal regulations. The FDCPA is an example of one such law which regulates what a debt collector can and cannot do in attempt to collect a debt.

Determining the start up capital and equipment that is needed and how one will secure it is part of the procedure for launching a debt collection agency. If you need to get financing from a bank you will need to have a very good business plan detailed and ready to go. Once you have gotten this far then you need to market your agency to secure clients.

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Is it illegal for a collection agency to buy your debt and come after you?

No, it is not illegal for a collection agency to buy your debt and attempt to collect it from you.


Is Australia Debt Collection a good collection agency in Sydney?

Australia Debt Collection a good collection agency in Sydney since it offers many services to people.


Once a debt is given to a collection agency can you get the creditor to take it out of the creditor's hands?

Once a debt has been sold to a collection agency, that agency owns the debt. Now it would be between you and the collection agency to settle the debt; the creditor has washed his hands of the matter. If you think the debt collection agency isn't working within its legal limits and is harrassing you, check out the Fair Debt Collection Act, which outlines was a collection agency can and cannot do.


Can you provide me with a debt collection verification letter?

A debt collection verification letter is a document that requests proof of a debt from a collection agency. It should include your name, address, and the debt amount you are questioning. You can find templates online or request one from the collection agency.


Does the creditor or the collection agency get the money you pay on a debt?

When a collection agency takes on a bad debt, in many cases they are "puchasing" the debt from the original creditor. When you then pay off the collection agency, your money will stay with that collection agency. This is the most common scenario, but some companies do have their own internal collection agencies (Capital One, for example, has their own collection subsidiary in Idaho - the Westmoreland Agency). Hope this helps!

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Can a debt be passed from one debt collection agency to another?

Yes - absolutely a debt can be passed from one debt collection agency to another.


Is it illegal for a collection agency to buy your debt and come after you?

No, it is not illegal for a collection agency to buy your debt and attempt to collect it from you.


Is Australia Debt Collection a good collection agency in Sydney?

Australia Debt Collection a good collection agency in Sydney since it offers many services to people.


Once a debt is given to a collection agency can you get the creditor to take it out of the creditor's hands?

Once a debt has been sold to a collection agency, that agency owns the debt. Now it would be between you and the collection agency to settle the debt; the creditor has washed his hands of the matter. If you think the debt collection agency isn't working within its legal limits and is harrassing you, check out the Fair Debt Collection Act, which outlines was a collection agency can and cannot do.


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 are work commercial collection agency?

The commercial collection agency is used in debt collection in the event a debtor fails to.


In Arkansas can a collection agency sue you if the original creditor accepts payment on the debt?

If the debt was sold to a collection agency and the original creditor accepted payment AFTER the debt was sold, the money does not belong to them. If, however, you paid the debt and it was mistakingly sol after that payment, the collection agency can't try to collect. If you have proof of payment, forward it to the collection agency and deman in writing that they cease trying to collect this debt.


Can you provide me with a debt collection verification letter?

A debt collection verification letter is a document that requests proof of a debt from a collection agency. It should include your name, address, and the debt amount you are questioning. You can find templates online or request one from the collection agency.


What is commercial 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.


Does the creditor or the collection agency get the money you pay on a debt?

When a collection agency takes on a bad debt, in many cases they are "puchasing" the debt from the original creditor. When you then pay off the collection agency, your money will stay with that collection agency. This is the most common scenario, but some companies do have their own internal collection agencies (Capital One, for example, has their own collection subsidiary in Idaho - the Westmoreland Agency). Hope this helps!


Does a debt collection agency have to send you something in writing?

In general, a debt collection agency is required to send notice of collection to the person who owes the money. However, simply avoiding the letter or notice does not cancel the debt.


Is it legal for a debt collection agency to discuss your debt with your landlord?

In general, debt collection agencies are required to follow the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which prohibits them from discussing your debt with third parties, such as your landlord, without your permission. If a debt collection agency is sharing information about your debt with your landlord without your authorization, they may be violating the law.