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A way to lower collections?

Date: Fri, 03/23/2007 - 06:00

Submitted by anonymous
on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 06:00

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Is there a way to call collectors and "talk down" the amount owed? I currently owe Capital One $1951, but 75% of that is interest and fees. Is there a way to talk them down and then pay off? Please email me at email address removed as per forum rules - Mike Thank you!!


Rnk,
the first thing you need to do is remove your email in your post.I would have done it for you,but I don't moderate this section.

Ok, now I am gonna need some more info to decide a course of action.
1. Have you sent a letter to validate debt?
2. How old is debt and how long has it been in collections?
3. Who is collector?
I will check this topic later for replies.


lrhall41

Submitted by cajunbulldog on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 06:43

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Like Cajun said, talk with your creditors and insist them for a lower interest rate in your repayments. You will put yourself in a better position after you make a couple of payments on the accounts. Once they understand that you are willing to take care of your debts, you might make them work on your terms.


lrhall41

Submitted by Johnson4485 on Fri, 03/23/2007 - 11:50

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Jennifer,
Sol on reporting is 7 years,180 days from date of first delinquency for data in report that is verified as being correct. Bankruptcy stays for ten years. You can dispute incorrect info in your credit report. You may get your creditor to agree to report positive on report or delete account for payment.


lrhall41

Submitted by cajunbulldog on Tue, 03/27/2007 - 13:19

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