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What will my credit report show if I choose to settle an old credit card account with a debt collector?

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Kevin V asked:


I would like to settle a few closed credit accounts that have been charged off and bought out by debt collectors. The collection agency is offering me a discounted rate to pay off this account. If I choose this option, will my credit report eventually show this account closed and paid off, as stated by the agency?

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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 Credit 6 Comments

Is there a way to repair my credit rating quickly after having a debt company?

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grant_saxby@yahoo.co.uk asked:


I am now debt free but have been told that I will now NOT have a credit rating for 6 years as my accounts were defaulted after taking assistance from a debt management company but then paid off by my family?
1) Is this true?
2) Can anything be done to improve my credit rating?
3) What about these credit repair companies?
Dare I ask about a mortgage??

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Friday, August 24th, 2007 Credit 4 Comments