Credit Corp

MARCH 12, 2025

Step 2: Make the Debt Collector Prove Their Case When your credit card debt moves to debt collections and the collection sues you, the burden of proof becomes their responsibility instead of the original creditor’s. Bankruptcy can provide a fresh start, providing relief from overwhelming debt and an opportunity to rebuild.

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Bankruptcy may appear to be a scary process, but it does not have to be. You may be able to apply for one of many different types of bankruptcy, each of which accomplishes various aims, depending on your specific situation. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 9, 2021

The FDCPA applies only to debt collectors (the third-party collection agencies), not to the original lender. Collection agencies may have been hired by original lenders to recoup debts or they may have bought old debts from the original creditors at a vastly reduced cost.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

Your creditor may sell your charged-off debt to a collection agency for pennies on the dollar. Pro tip: Even if a debt has been charged off, consider contacting the original creditor to negotiate a settlement. Bankruptcy: Seven or 10 Years Bankruptcies show up in the public records section of credit reports.

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Credit Corp

JULY 20, 2020

When you miss too many payments, your creditor may charge off the debt. A charged off debt can lead to harassing phone calls, garnished wages, and a major drop in your credit score. This could include suing you in court for what you owe and requesting a garnishment of your wages. in the final quarter of 2019.

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Debt RR

DECEMBER 13, 2019

There are 35 major bankruptcies in 2019 so far, and over two-thirds happened in retail. Ignoring a process server can cause the court to garnish wages , place a lien against any property, and freeze any accounts. Negotiating with creditors outside of court saves everybody the time, money, and effort of a civil lawsuit.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2020

If the original creditor went to court and obtained a judgment against you for a debt, the zombie debt cycle can be more complicated. First, judgments provide the creditor with the legal means to collect via actions such as wage garnishments or bank account liens. That can include wage garnishment or levies.

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