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As long as they feel its worth it, i have come accross a collector from 6 years ago that i forgot about - they rarely forget. There are not time limits for when a creditor or collector can pursue debt collection procedures. In the U.S. all states have SOL's pertaining to how long a creditor has to file a lawsuit against the debtor to obtain a writ o judgment.
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Can collection agency collect or report if charge off accounts are deleted after 7 yrs?
Attempt to collect: yes they can attempt to collect long after the 7yr tradeline expiration date. Report: no since the very first account default triggers the 7yr deletion timer not when the collection agency receives it from the original creditor.
What does it mean when an account is long outstanding difficult to collect the amount or it should be internally adjusted?
The account is considered an uncollectible account. The account must be adjusted so that the business can balance its books.
How long does it take for a debt collection agency to collect a debt?
A debt collector can attempt to collect on a debt for as long as she wants. She cannot, however, bring legal action against you once the statute of limitations has expired. At this point, she may still attempt to contact you by phone and written correspondence, but that is legally the extent of the actions.
How long can something stay on your credit report after another creditor bought the account?
Seven years begining six months after payment the account ended. Not when it was bought by a third party collector.
How long can a collection company try to collect on an account?
Until your state's statute of limitations runs out on that debt.
How long does a creditor have to go after someone to collect a medical bill in Ohio?
I believe in Ohio a medical creditor can attempt to collect a bill for 7 years. However, they can hold onto the account as long as they decide.
Can collection agency collect or report if charge off accounts are deleted after 7 yrs?
Attempt to collect: yes they can attempt to collect long after the 7yr tradeline expiration date. Report: no since the very first account default triggers the 7yr deletion timer not when the collection agency receives it from the original creditor.
Is there a limit to how long a creditor can try to collect a debt in England?
it was that if the creditor had not tried to collect within 7 years it was expired
Can a secondary collection agency collect on a charge-off when the debt is over 3 years old and the original creditor has declared bankruptcy?
More than likely. Three years is not long enough for an SOL to expire. What probably happened was, the account was bought from the creditor, which is common practice. The BK of the original creditor, has no relevancy if the debt was sold.
How long can a collector attempt to collect on a repo car?
As long as it is collateral for a loan in default.
Can collection agencies tap a personal bank account?
Yes! Creditors can garnish a personal checking account. As long as the creditor has the checking account info they can garnish a checking account.
Do your debts die with you?
In many cases, as long as the individual that has passed was the only person on the debt, then they are the only person that was responsible. If a spouse or additional person was listed on a debt as a joint owner, than the creditor can attempt to collect on the debt from the living even though the other joint borrower has passed away.
What does it mean when an account is long outstanding difficult to collect the amount or it should be internally adjusted?
The account is considered an uncollectible account. The account must be adjusted so that the business can balance its books.
How long does it take for a debt collection agency to collect a debt?
A debt collector can attempt to collect on a debt for as long as she wants. She cannot, however, bring legal action against you once the statute of limitations has expired. At this point, she may still attempt to contact you by phone and written correspondence, but that is legally the extent of the actions.
How long can something stay on your credit report after another creditor bought the account?
Seven years begining six months after payment the account ended. Not when it was bought by a third party collector.
Is there a statute of limitations on how long creditors can collect on charged-off accounts?
Statute of limitations is a term that applies to how long a consumer can be sued to recover a defaulted debt. It has no bearing on collection activity. There is a separate time period for how long a charge off can show on your credit report. A creditor can attempt collection on an unpaid debt forever. It's just that after these two time frames have passed, their collection efforts have no "teeth".
How long can a collection company try to collect on an account?
Until your state's statute of limitations runs out on that debt.
