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How many times per day and week can collection agency contact a customer debtor at home if he or she is more than 10 days late?
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As many times as they like - within reason, until you reach a satisfactory payment schedule. However - calling every half-hour starting at 6am would be deemed excessive !
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Can a collection agency call you seven days a week?
Yes, there are not consumer laws which disallow a creditor or collector to contact a debtor on weekends or holidays. The FDCPA does state that a collector may not use excessive means that would constitute harassment, or call at unusual hours (before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. debtor's time). Determining the violation of such laws is usually made by a judge if the issue becomes one of litigation, or by the state's attorney general office if the debtor files a complaint.
What is bipartite?
credit always involves parties: the debtor who obtains the money, goods or services in exchange of his promise to pay at a future date
Can you be taken to court and sued for the same thing twice even after 7 years they even tried to attach wages but was ruled in your favor as hardship?
It's possible, depending on the type of debt and if the state's SOL is applicable. Generally if it is a valid debt, the debtor can still be sued even though the first suit ended in a hardship dismissal or the debtor was deemed execution proof.
What is the meaning of commercial factoring?
Commercial factoring is when a company purchases invoices and receivables, which are overdue or previously uncollectable, from another company. The purchasing company then makes attempts to collect the debt from the debtor.
What recourse does a collection agency have on a debt that is twelve years old?
This is the SOL, ( statute of limitations for State Oral Agreements, Written Contracts, Promissory Notes, and Open Accounts.And the years they are still able to collect.Alabama 6 6 6 3 Alaska 6 6 6 6 Arizona 3 6 5 3 Arkansas 3 5 6 3 California 2 4 4 4 Colorado 6 6 6 6 Connecticut 3 6 6 6 Delaware 3 3 6 3 D.C. 3 3 3 3 Florida 4 5 5 4 Georgia 4 6 6 4 Hawaii 6 6 6 6 Idaho 4 5 10 4 Illinois 5 10 6 5 Indiana 6 10 10 6 Iowa 5 10 5 5 Kansas 3 5 5 3 Kentucky 5 15 15 5 Louisiana 10 10 10 3 Maine 6 6 6 6 Maryland 3 3 6 3 Massachusetts 6 6 6 6 Michigan 6 6 6 6 Minnesota 6 6 6 6 Mississippi 3 3 3 3 Missouri 5 10 10 5 Montana 5 8 8 5 Nebraska 4 5 6 4 Nevada 4 6 3 4 New Hampshire 3 3 6 3 New Jersey 6 6 6 6 New Mexico 4 6 6 4 New York 6 6 6 6 North Carolina 3 3 5 3 North Dakota 6 6 6 6 Ohio 6 15 15 ? Oklahoma 3 5 5 3 Oregon 6 6 6 6 Pennsylvania 4 6 4 6 Rhode Island 15 15 10 10 South Carolina 10 10 3 3 South Dakota 6 6 6 6 Tennessee 6 6 6 6 Texas 4 4 4 4 Utah 4 6 6 4 Vermont 6 6 5 6 Virginia 3 5 6 3 Washington 3 6 6 3 West Virginia 5 10 6 5 Wisconsin 6 6 10 6 Wyoming 8 10 10 8 This is some more info... Collections Action - A creditor or third-party collection agency can legally demand or request payment on a debt, via letters and phone calls, forever, as long as the debt remains unpaid. A debtor can order a third-party collector to cease communication, as per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which should stop routine demands from that source. (See our Collection Agency FAQ for details.) In practice, the older a debt is, the less vigorous the collection efforts will be, and the more likely the creditor or collector will give up easily. And, unless the debt is secured by some type of property (e.g. a car), they cannot actually force a debtor to pay without a lawsuit. Lawsuits - When a consumer is seriously delinquent (late) on a debt for a significant amount, there is the possibility of the creditor filing a lawsuit. The time limit for doing so is known as the statute of limitations, which is set by individual states. The relevant statute is the one for the state in which the debtor resided at the time of the delinquency. The expiration of the statute of limitations covering a debt will not necessarily prevent a lawsuit, but it will provide an absolute defense, whereby the debtor is simply required to file a response with the court, pointing out this fact, in order to have the suit dismissed. Here is a chart with the statute of limitations for each state and type of debt. Judgements - If a lawsuit has already been filed and won by a creditor, there is another, separate statute of limitations for enforcing (collecting) the judgment. Here is a chart with the judgment enforcement time limits for each state. Federal Taxes - Ten years from the date of the assessment for delinquent amounts, unless a lien has been filed. Tax liens on, for example, real estate, remain until the back taxes have been paid. Student Loans - There is no statute of limitations or other time limit for lawsuits or other enforcement action on defaulted federal student loans. Credit ReportingThe time limits for various types of information to appear on consumer credit reports are set by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Making payments or partial payments on bad debts does not effect the running of the credit reporting time limits, except in the case of tax liens and federal student loans. All other types of items should expire on schedule, based on the original dates, regardless of when or whether they are paid. There was previously a great deal of confusion over the starting point, which could have been interpreted as the date of the last activity on the account. This resulted in the possibility of "re-setting the clock" on an old bad debt by making a payment on it, or by paper-shuffling on the part of collection agencies. The issue was clarified in the 1996 amendments to the FCRA, which set a specific starting date related to the original delinquency date (see FCRA Section 605 (c) (1).) Inquiries - Two years. Late Payments - Seven years from the month in which the late payment was due. If there are multiple late payments in one account item, then they will each expire individually. Charge-Offs - Seven years. The time runs from the date of the delinquency, plus 180 days. If a payment was due on an account on January 1, 2000, but the debtor defaulted, and never caught up to become current again, and the account is eventually declared a charge-off by the creditor, then the seven year reporting time limit starts running on July 1, 2000, with the item scheduled to expire from his/her credit reports on July 1, 2007. Here is our article on charge-offs. Collection Accounts - Seven years. The running of this time limit is the same as with charge-offs. The date of delinquency still refers to the original delinquency with the original creditor, regardless of when the collection agency began working the debt. This includes debts that have been bought by a collection agency. Collection agencies cannot legitimately "re-set the clock." Lawsuits And Judgements - Seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is longer. Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) - Ten years (from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication. Bankruptcy (Chapter 13) - Seven years. Paid Tax Liens - Seven years from the date of payment. Unpaid Tax Liens - Forever (unless paid - see above.) Unpaid Federal Student Loans - Forever (unless paid, after which they can appear for seven years.) The above time limits apply to credit reports which would be available to creditors for most types of credit applications. However, the credit bureaus are legally permitted to disclose older information in the following situations: A credit application involving a principle loan amount of $150,000 or more. An application for a life insurance policy with a payout of $150,000 or more. An application for employment in a position paying $75,000 per year or more. Credit Problems Menu
How do you collect from a customer who won't pay his bill?
You could contact a collection agency. You probably have to supply the proof of the debt to them. It usually won't cost for you, they will charge the debtor.
How are work commercial collection agency?
The commercial collection agency is used in debt collection in the event a debtor fails to.
How can collection agency get money from debtor when debtor has lived outside of USA for many years and doesn't own any assets in USA although a debtor is a USA citizen how does the law apply here?
The collection agency sues, gets a default judgment if the debtor does not appear, obtains a court order of garnishment of the US citizen's tax refund.
Collection Agencies?
Collection agencies, their practices, and the rights of both their clients and debtors are often very misunderstood. When a collection agency begins the process of collecting against a debt, it is important that the debtor understand their rights, what is expected of them, as well as how the collection process works. Third party collection agencies are a party that have no real interest in the debt, the creditor, or the debtor. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act highlights the practices and methods that a third party collection agency may or may not use to secure payment against the debt. Collection agencies are allowed to attempt to make phone contact with a debtor between 7am and 9pm local time. A collection agent cannot reveal the nature of their call to anyone who identifies that they are not the debtor. If asked, however, they must provide the company’s name. Many companies will have their agents abbreviate the company name over the phone to help protect privacy. Once in phone contact with the debtor, the collection agent may make payment arrangements against the debt or they may demand payment in full. A third party collection agent cannot speak to the client directly and may speak only to the debtor, their spouse, parent if the debtor is a minor, or power of attorney. If a debtor does not wish for the collection company to continue calling their home phone, cellular phone, or work telephone, they will need to provide a request in writing to the collection agency asking for the calls to that number or combination of numbers to cease. A collection agent is not allowed to use profane or abusive language when speaking to a debtor and must always identify the nature of the call. If a debtor has already filed or plans to file for bankruptcy and the stated debt will be covered in the proceedings, they should notify the collection agent. If the debtor has an attorney for the matter, the collection agent may ask questions to gather information about how to contact the attorney in the matter.
What are your options if you are unable to pay the full debt amount to the collection agency?
Do NOT pay any money to a collection agency.......send your money to the debtor, the person you owe it to. Send it in the form of a check or money order. NEVER PAY A COLLECTION AGENCY
Is it legal for a creditor to send an account to a collection agency after one and a half years without ever notifying the customer that they think a bill is owed?
Yes, the original creditor is not bound by the FDCPA. The collection agency must however inform the debtor that they have thirty days to request confirmation of the debt or to dispute same.
How do you find out who bought your debt?
The collection agency is required to inform the debtor that the account is now under their jurisdiction.
How long does a collection agency have to validate debt?
30 days from the time the debtor requested written confirmation.
How do you find out which collection agencies you owe?
You can get free copies of your credit reports once a year and check them to see what accounts have been placed with collection agencies. You can contact those creditors for the agency information. The debtor need not be concerned about such matters as it is a certainty that the collector/creditor will be in contact with them in one manner or another.
Can a collection agency call your relatives even if they are not on your list of contacts?
A collection agency can call anyone. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act indicates that they cannot identify themselves as a collection agency to anyone other than the debtor. Other activities that restrict them include: Sending a postcard or an envelope with a designation that indicates it is from a collection agency, contacting the debtor outside of legal accepted hours of business, publish a list of debtors, or advertise a debt. See the following website for the text of the Fair Debt Collection Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpa/fdcpact.htm
Can a collection agency legally demand you tell them where you are getting the money to pay off your debt?
Absolutely not. A collection agency can only demand payment of you. If you think the collection agency with which you're dealing is acting unethically, you should check out the Fair Debt Collection Act. You can file a formal complaint and the agency can be fined. * Legally they cannot "demand" anything, they can request, they can debate, they can negotiate, assuming the debtor wants to spend the time engaging in such, but they cannot "demand". The debtor always has the option of hanging up the phone and refusing to communicate with a collector or creditor, as there is no U.S. law that requires the debtor to do accept nor particpate in collection calls.
Does a debt collection agency have to go to court to collect?
Not necessarily. A debt collection agency can attempt to collect a debt through various means such as phone calls, letters, and negotiation. However, if the debtor disputes the debt or refuses to pay, the agency may choose to take legal action and go to court to enforce the debt.
