Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Whether or not you file for bankruptcy also depends on the kind of debt you have. Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt.

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Debt Guru

JULY 26, 2020

If you don’t pay your credit card bill on time, you’ll face late fees, higher interest rates, and damage to your credit score. Continued missed payments will subject you to a world of financial hurt: Your card could be frozen, you could be hassled by a collection agency, and you might get sued.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In addition to unsecured personal loans, there are other types of unsecured debts, such as: Medical bills. Credit card debts. Additionally, you can discharge a loan regardless of whether the original lender has the loan or whether the lender sold it to a collection agency or debt buyer.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. If you know you owe the debt and you now can to pay it, you can do so.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

This means that even a debt that is older than that may still be able to be collected on if you’ve made a payment sometime in the last four to six years. In some states, a collection agency cannot try to collect at all once a debt is past the statute of limitations. Always respond to legal summons.

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Credit Corp

JULY 20, 2020

When your debt is charged off as a bad debt, don’t fool yourself into thinking it goes away. A charged off debt can lead to harassing phone calls, garnished wages, and a major drop in your credit score. Credit card debt was more likely to be charged off than other forms of debt.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

The growing complexity of financial products, such as credit cards, mortgages, and student loans, has led to a surge in outstanding debts. This presents a substantial opportunity for debt collection agencies to assist lenders in recovering unpaid debts and managing default risks.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It distinguishes between what are called ‘secured’ and ‘unsecured’ debts, which are terms you need to know before filing for bankruptcy. And possibly the most common question people ask is credit card debt is secured or unsecured. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference? What is the difference?

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

. • Whatever the reason, ignoring a debt collection lawsuit can mean big trouble. In Alabama, if a judgment is entered against you, the creditor who got the judgment can do several things as far as trying to collect on the judgment. • In some cases, the debt collector may even owe the consumer compensation for those violations.

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Taurus Collect

JANUARY 24, 2023

In addition to traditional communication methods, many debt collection agencies also use other tactics, such as sending frequent emails and letters in an effort to motivate delinquent accounts into making payments or entering into payment arrangements.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 27, 2024

When you file a Chapter 7 petition, you’ll receive an automatic stay protecting you from lawsuits and other collection efforts. This bankruptcy protection will prohibit a collection agency or another creditor from recovering debt or taking action against you. Will My Bankruptcy Filing Impact My Current Employment?

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