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Q: Do creditors have a certain amount of time to sue for payments?
A: Yes. The first thing you should do is determine if the statute of limitations for collecting a debt in your state has expired. If the number of years has passed, the … More
Q: What are unsecured debts and how does an unsecured creditor collect on a debt?
A: An unsecured debt is a debt where there is no collateral. Unsecured debts include medical bills, credit cards, department store cards, personal loans, collection … More
Q: Does The Creditor Have To Have A Good Reason To Want To Settle?
A: If the account is paid current and there is no recent history of late payment, it will be difficult to convince the creditor that it is in their best interest to … More
Q: Can A Creditor Negotiate A Credit Rating?
A: Yes. The next thing you should do is negotiate their credit rating. This is very important as a "paid" collection is negative to a credit rating as an "unpaid … More
Q: Where Does The Creditor Get His Profits?
A: Creditors make their profits by collecting from their customers, not by reporting negative credit information. Because creditors recognize this "catch22" … More