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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations.

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Does Paying Off Collections Improve Your Credit Score?

Credit Corp

There are many kinds of debts that can be sent to collections, including: Credit card payments Student loans Medical bills Rent payments Utility payments Auto loans Personal loans Tax debt The time it takes the original creditor to transfer your debt to collections varies. This is done with a pay for delete letter.

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NJ Appellate Division Finds No Private Right of Action for Debt Purchaser’s Alleged Failure to Obtain State License

Troutman Sanders

The appellate division held that the NJ Licensing Act does not provide for a private right of action and violations are only enforceable by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. Instead, the offending conduct was misrepresenting “that it had the legal right to collect on the account when it lacked the proper license to do so.”

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What Are the Crucial Steps in the Debt Collection Process?

Taurus Collect

Consumer Debt Collection: This involves the collection of personal debts owed by individuals, usually to banks or credit card companies. This letter outlines the amount owed, the original creditor, and offers a specific timeframe to settle the debt. Commercial debts are often more substantial and complex than consumer debts.