waving late fees and inte
Date: Thu, 03/26/2009 - 09:22
just wondering why would they do this?
also another question is settlement deal with OC anyhow better than one with CA? besides that OC are more ethical and sometimes CA will try to screw you and get more funds they actually agreed on... I'm talking about real settlement deal is it any better to get this frm OC
If the original creditor sold off the debt to the collection age
If the original creditor sold off the debt to the collection agency, they cannot take back the debt, but if the creditor has only authorized the collection agency to recover the debt, the debt can be taken back by the OC.
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why would OC wave late fees and interest? |
I think that the OC generally agree to settle the debt for less in the hope of getting their money back. If they sell it to a CA, they may get only pennies on a dollar.
Accounts are assigned to CA's under contract....which means that
Accounts are assigned to CA's under contract....which means that the CA gets paid whether or not they do they work. So for the OC to spend time negotiating on account that they have to still pay a CA for is not very cost effective.
I'm pass due 90-120 days and I do not think my debts were sold o
I'm pass due 90-120 days and I do not think my debts were sold off to CA becasue after I sent settlement check to CA change in balance was reflected on OC website showing I made a payment... now I'm waiting when they update my credit to status as settled
