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Q: Can Unsecured Debts Be Settled?
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: What Is Secured Collateralized Debt?
A: They are a home or automobile and are an entirely different story. If the creditor can simply repossess the property, why should he negotiate? The debtor can often … More
Q: What If The Debtor Wants To Settle?
A: The creditor must have a good reason to want to settle. If the account is paid current and there is no recent history of late payment, it will be difficult to convince … More
Q: Do Creditors Make Their Profits From Collecting From Their Customers, Or By Reporting Negative Credit Information?
A: Because creditors recognize this "catch22" situation, they will often agree to delete any negative listing upon settlement of the debt. You have to realize that … More
Q: Do Creditors Have An Agreement With The Credit Bureaus, That They Will Not Allow A Negative Listing To Be Deleted Upon Settlement?
A: Yes this is true, the creditor can just tell the credit bureau that they reported your rating inaccurately, not that it was due to settlement. Anything a creditor … More