Real estate blog entries tagged with collection by Jennifer O'Brien (Strategic Credit Coach)

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collection: Counting the 7 Years for Removing Accounts from Credit Reports - 09/03/08 10:28 PM

Welcome to this weeks Q&A

Question:I have a question sir:To get an account removed due to age ofaccount, is it 7+ years from DLA withthe original creditor or 7+ years sinceDLA with the collection company?Thank you.Reply:For an example like that (acct that went to collection) they should both come off … (0 comments)

collection: RE: What to due if you get a collection dunning letter - 08/16/08 11:14 PM

Daily Q & A's

First of all, what is a Dunning Letter?
Answer: It is an over due letter to the customer which talks about customer over due amount and due date, a reminding letter of missed payment.

How do we approach collector's dunning letters?

I suggest to … (0 comments)

collection: Changes in Credit Score when Collection DLA gets updated... - 07/18/08 01:21 AM

Changes in Credit Score when Collection DLA gets updated...

There has been conflicting issues about what happens when a consumer pays off a collection and how after they pay it off their FICO score goes down. Common sense would say if you pay a bad debt off, that this is … (1 comments)

collection: How Do I Negotiate a Debt - 07/11/08 01:30 AM

How Do I Negotiate a Settlement in a Debt Case?

I AM BEING SUED. IS IT TOO LATE TO WORK OUT A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT? No. The parties can agree to settle a case at anytime before the judge enters a final ruling.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF SETTLING … (0 comments)

collection: Sample Cease & Desist letter - 07/11/08 01:23 AM

Sample Cease & Desist letter
(Send certified mail, return receipt requested)

Date:

From: (you: name and address)

To: (the original creditor and or the collection agency: name and address)

RE: (account name and number)

Dear______,

This Letter will serve as your … (0 comments)

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