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Debt Collection

Debt collection is a legal and necessary practice when products or services have already been provided but the consumer has not paid for them. Some companies use collection agencies to pursue payments on debts owed by persons or businesses.

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What is a judgment in personal finance?

When a person is taken to civil court (for example, a credit card company suing a cardholder to get paid back), the court makes a judgment for or against the plaintiff (entity initiating the lawsuit, in this example, the credit card company).

If the judgment is for the plaintiff, the result is effectively a judgment against the defendant (the person taken to court in the example). Part of the judgment is the amount that is to be paid to the entity winning the court case (judgment).

Judgements against a borrower (and the amount set to be paid by that borrower) will make their way onto the credit report and will cause a drop in credit score.

How many times can a creditor telephone in one day?

By the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, debt collectors may call once per day and either speak to the debtor or leave a simple message. If the debtor requests or gives permission for the collector to call additional times, then more calls are permitted.

Anything more is harassment.

If a collection agency goes bankrupt how does someone find out who owns the debt?

Even if the collection company goes bankrupt, you still owe the bank whatever money you borrowed from them. The bank hires the collection company to get that money, so you still owe them

Who pays the tax lien in a foreclosure sale?

Caution: This is not legal advice and I am not a lawyer. This is general advice and there may be exceptions from state to state. I do, however, have extensive real estate experience.

The buyer of the property pays off any liens. This lien must be disclosed by the owner, otherwise, you cannot close on the home and the sale is null and void. If money has changed hands, all moneys must be returned. (although it is a royal mess that is very difficult to straighten out.)

Can you be sued by the original creditor if they have already sold your case to a collection agency?

If they've sold your case to a collection agency, they have been "paid" for your debt with the money the collection agency gave them for your case, so, no, they can't legally sue you - as far as I know.

Can somebody go after your joint bank account in Maryland to collect a debt from just one person?

Yes. A joint bank account is an equal property of all the parties involved in the joint account. So if one of the parties who jointly hold an account owes a debt to the bank, the bank can lay claim to the cash he/she has in an account they jointly hold with another person.

Type of lien that takes first position in foreclosure?

Real property tax liens(s), followed by the holder of the oldest recorded lien.

You owe money to baycorp can they stop you going on holiday overseas?

No. However the creditor can use such information as supporting evidence of the debtor's ability to pay a debt and his or her negligence to do so if lawsuit to recover the money owed should arise.

Can a person take out a personal loan from a joint account?

A joint account is just another bank account which can be used for any purpose. Yes, you can use it to take a personal loan or pay for one. There are no restrictions reg. joint accounts not be linked with personal loans.

Could a pending foreclosure cause a bank loan to be declined?

Yes, if one got the loan after foreclosure proceedings began.

When banks make credit decisions, they want to consider as much up-to-date information as possible. If a foreclosure is coming up but is not on the credit report, the bank may grant the loan. Once the foreclosure shows up on the report, the bank will conduct due diligence and see if they would have granted the loan knowing about the foreclosure. Most banks would not and will call the loan, making you responsible for paying immediately.

How many points does foreclosure drop your credit score?

R9 is the code for foreclosure and write-off as uncollectable for any credit account...this code in any credit profile will send a credit score down low, usually to the 600 level which is usually unacceptable for any further new loans....Word of advice, on any current accounts that you do have at that point in time, keep your payments current and depending on that companies relationship with you, you may be able to keep that account open (like a credit card). however, once a credit profile gets one R9 code, the computer that figures these scores will assign more higher numbers for scores at the earliest opportunity for any further delinquencies. a perfect score of accounts for all credit cards and mortgages, as well as any other accounts will show R1 across the board.

How do you retrieve money gram receipt from money gram?

Money Transfers

Historical Transaction Request

Use this form to request a faxed photocopy of your past money transfer transactions. Fill this form out completely before submitting it and follow the instructions on the form. Click Download PDF to start.

Are surviving children in Pennsylvania responsible for paying the mortgage debt of deceased parents?

The children are not directly responsible in Pennsylvania. The estate is responsible to settle all the debts. Until these have been paid, the children are not entitled to receive anything.

Can husband be held liable for wifes debts in state of Arkansas?

In Arkansas the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.

Is the surving spouse liable for medical bills in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, the estate must resolve all debts including medical bills. Until that is done, the spouse cannot inherit anything.

Why would the government freeze your bank account?

The bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.

Why are people still required to pay their debts to credit companies who were essentially bailed out by the government?

Well, if you have to pay a debt to a company, and a representant of the company has the papers necessary to prove that you have the debt, but the company is bailed out by the government, you still have to pay. Some companies are bailed out because they have no more money, because they gave the money to other people and then expect them back. Not paying can be called fraud, and some people have been jailed for profitting on these companies. The criminals saw in Econimic sites that the company`s funds are almost 0, then take a loan, the company is bailed out and the man goes with the money. Of course, the government doesn`t want this, so if you have a debt even to a long-time dissapeared company, you still have to pay it. So choose wisely when you have a debt, or you`ll have to give back money to people that died long-ago.

Do debt collectors have to send you a written statement validating the debt?

Upon your written request for validation, yes. This is covered under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).