Yes, a company can charge administrative fees for processing a court order judgment for a creditor, but the amount and legality of these fees depend on the jurisdiction and specific regulations governing debt collection practices in that area. Typically, the fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed to the debtor. It’s important to consult local laws and possibly seek legal advice to ensure compliance with regulations regarding such fees.
The lawyer doesn't charge interest on a judgment.Once the creditor wins a lawsuit and the court issues a judgment lien, the creditor is legally entitled to interest from the time the judgment is issued until it is paid. The debt can grow quickly. In Massachusetts the interest rate is 12%.
Not directly. In some instances a judgment can be amended. The usual procedure is for the creditor/collector to file for a new writ of judgment for execution. Which, dependent on the circumstances may or may not be allowed.
Absolutely, but he must obtain a judgment first.
Yes, you can dispute a processing charge by contacting the company or financial institution that issued the charge and providing evidence or reasons why you believe the charge is incorrect or unauthorized.
Yes, if the creditor sues the debtor and is awarded a judgment, the judgment can be executed as a lien against real property owned by the debtor. A "charge off" does not mean a debt is not valid nor subject to collection.
The term "charge off" is used when a company or creditor clears a persons account due to lack of payment at loss to the company. No further charges can be applied to the account.
Yes, the creditor or more likely a collector who buys the account can file a lawsuit against the debtor. If the plaintiff (collector) wins the suit, they will be awarded a writ of judgment. A judgment can be used to garnish wages, levy bank accounts, place liens against real property or liquidate nonexempt property owned by the debtor.
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They are or will be the same. All institutions who do a charge off sell the paper to a collection company so they are or will be the same.
Only if interest is provided for in the instrument creating the debt. If the creditor tries to charge interest to which a debtor did not agree, then that constitutes usury and can, in some instances, wipe out the debt altogether. In some states, the creditor may be entitled to collection costs. ==Additional Information== If the debt collector is collecting on a money judgment rendered by a court post judgment interest accrues and can considerably increase the amount of the debt.
If you have a garishee against your salary can the creditor still charge interest. Thanks Theo
A charge off does not define the debt as invalid or uncollectable. It is a designation used by creditors to indicate the debt is being removed from their normal accounting methods and sent into collection action. If the creditor sues the debtor and receives a judgment (they always do) the judgment can be used as a levy against the debtor's bank account.