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Send a written request asking that the debt be validated, if you have any doubts it is legitimate. Check to see how the SOL for the type of debt and the laws of your state apply. It could be the debt is no longer collectible...don't count on it though.

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Does foreclosure show on credit report after bankruptcy?

It does yes, but only for seven years after it happened. This is because the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) specifies that anything on your credit report can only be on it for seven years after inactivity. Inactivity means that you have not had anything to do with it. For example, lets say you had a delinquent credit debt and did nothing with it for seven years, it would fall off your credit report. But even if you paid 1 dollar to this debt 6 years and 364 days after it's date, it would be on for another seven years.


How long can a creditor come after the money?

By the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, lenders have seven years from the date of last payment to recover delinquent or defaulted receivables. In the event the lender obtains a judgment against the debtor, he then has ten years from the date of last payment, and numerous ways to recover the debt.


How can debt collectors affect your credit score?

Debt collectors can affect your credit score by reporting delinquent accounts to credit bureaus, which can lower your credit score. This negative information can stay on your credit report for up to seven years, making it harder to qualify for loans or credit cards in the future.


How long do things stay on your credit report?

Negative entries from creditors remain seven years from the DLA. Chapter 7 BKs for ten years, Chapter 11 for seven years. Judgments remain for seven years but can be reentered when if they are renewed.


Can a third party company purchase your 9 years delinquent account that has been in your credit report for 7 years and put it back in?

It would seem not. However it depends on what type of account it is. If it is a credit card then the SOL has probably expired and the debt is no longer valid. There are accounts that have a longer SOL in some states. It would be beneficial to check the Statute Of Limitations for your state of residency. Send a certified letter requesting information and validation of the debt. Some collection agencies function with the idea that most consumers are not informed of their rights. And will find a way to pay, even when they are no longer obligated. Absolutely not. Any derogatory information can only be reported for seven years from the original status date. This is the date that the account originally went delinquent. If an account is reported nine years after status date, it is re-aging, and is a violation of FCRA and FDCPA.

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How long does a debt stay on your credit if the amount is not paid?

A debt will stay on your credit report for seven years after the date that you were originally delinquent on the account. After seven years, this debt is taken off of the account.


What is delinquent credit history?

delinquent credit historyCredit accounts that were paid over 30 late days from the due date. This can be 30, 60, 90+ days. This will affect your credit score but more so if the delinquent was more than two years.


If an account was delinquent 8 years ago but the judgment is 2 years old should this be on your credit report?

A valid judgment will remain on a report for the required seven years. Keep in mind however, some judgments are renewable and can be placed back on the report at the time they are renewed.


Does foreclosure show on credit report after bankruptcy?

It does yes, but only for seven years after it happened. This is because the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) specifies that anything on your credit report can only be on it for seven years after inactivity. Inactivity means that you have not had anything to do with it. For example, lets say you had a delinquent credit debt and did nothing with it for seven years, it would fall off your credit report. But even if you paid 1 dollar to this debt 6 years and 364 days after it's date, it would be on for another seven years.


Is account still considered delinquent on you credit report if it has been paid in full?

Technically it is a paid, and no longer delinquent account. But it is still considered as a negative account by the FICO scoring model. The bureaus want to show your entire payment history to any lender subscriber to their service. This will still be reported as a negative account for up to seven years.


Is the a satute of limitations on an unpaid telephone bill in New York?

According to US Federal law, the Statute of Limitations is 7 years from the time the debt went delinquent. State laws vary and you can check that by calling a lawyer in your state. Info on this may be found on Wikipedia.com.


How long does it take to become a juvenile delinquent officer?

it takes many years to become a juvenile delinquent officer because you have to work hard for it and then you have to dedicate yourself completely to it and work with full enthusiasm.


How long can something stay on your credit report after another creditor bought the account?

Seven years begining six months after payment the account ended. Not when it was bought by a third party collector.


What are we calling 100 years?

The word for 100 years is a century.


At what age can a teenager be tried as an adult?

This is generally understood to be 18 years of age, but the courts CAN and do, have the authority, in the case of certain heinous offenses committed by juveniles, to try them and sentence them as adults.


How long can a creditor come after the money?

By the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, lenders have seven years from the date of last payment to recover delinquent or defaulted receivables. In the event the lender obtains a judgment against the debtor, he then has ten years from the date of last payment, and numerous ways to recover the debt.


If you got a speeding ticket 5 years ago and have not paid the ticket does it become delinquent?

That would depend on what city and state you reside in. Most municipalities and states have a 90 day period before it becomes delinquent and a warrant is issued for your arrest.