Posts Tagged Bad Debt
How do I report a creditor/mortgagor to credit reporting agency for being late on payments?
harley princess asked:
Hello, I have a question about reporting bad debt to the 3 credit reporting agencies. I sold property, decided to hold a 2nd mortgage for the buyer. I hired an attorney and paid him to represent me but he did not discuss the actual facts to me in selling the property. I never found out my buyer had terrible credit with a recent judgment against him for not making payments on a car that had just been repoed. I found everything out on my own after closing through public records. Now, this buyer is not paying me after only 8 months. He has been late every month except one and over 30 days late each time that he has been late. I know after 30 days this goes on credit reports but how do I report this since I was never given any of his personal information. All I know is his name. I personally do not think it is fair if I could not report late debt since if I were to be late on my mortgage through my bank, I would be turned into the agencies. I do not want him to have good credit when he never pays on time. I am owed 2 months as we speak. Thank you
JAME
Hello, I have a question about reporting bad debt to the 3 credit reporting agencies. I sold property, decided to hold a 2nd mortgage for the buyer. I hired an attorney and paid him to represent me but he did not discuss the actual facts to me in selling the property. I never found out my buyer had terrible credit with a recent judgment against him for not making payments on a car that had just been repoed. I found everything out on my own after closing through public records. Now, this buyer is not paying me after only 8 months. He has been late every month except one and over 30 days late each time that he has been late. I know after 30 days this goes on credit reports but how do I report this since I was never given any of his personal information. All I know is his name. I personally do not think it is fair if I could not report late debt since if I were to be late on my mortgage through my bank, I would be turned into the agencies. I do not want him to have good credit when he never pays on time. I am owed 2 months as we speak. Thank you
JAME
Credit Reporting Agencies Are Not Your Friends
Rayven Perkins asked:
There are multiple credit myths and rumors that surround the realm of credit reporting. Some are urban legend, and have become so widely disseminated that they are taken as gospel; others are deliberately encouraged by lenders to terrorize or cajole debtors into compliance.
The following is a compilation of the most common credit myths concerning your credit file, and the reality that all consumers should be aware of.
Myth: Credit reporting companies are subsidiaries for or working on behalf of the federal government.
This belief is fostered by the fact that creditors make such a big deal about “registering” you as a debtor with a credit reporting agency that the power of the agency itself becomes inflated. In fact, credit reporting companies are nothing more than mega businesses and their true subsidizers are the banks and finance companies.
Myth: If you pay a bad debt, the negative report will automatically be removed from your credit immediately.
This is a tactic used by unethical bill collectors to get you to pay your debt, and 9 times out of 10 it is a flat out lie. You can occasionally make an agreement with a creditor to pay a debt on the condition that it be removed or marked paid as agreed, but this should always be in writing, and they must put in writing that they will contact the credit reporting agency, request the update, and follow through until it is done.
Myth: You have to sign up for a credit monitoring service to get a free credit report.
This one is just ridiculous, and has been picked up by hundreds of companies trying to sell “credit protection” packages. They offer you a free credit report through their website and then sign you up for a monthly automatic charge for an overpriced, basically useless “credit alert” program that you can duplicate simply by taking reasonable precautions. Don’t be fooled. You are entitled by law to a no strings attached, once a year, completely free report from each of the three major credit reporting companies.
Myth: Trying to get stuff removed from your credit report is illegal.
Again, this is just not true. There are illegal and unethical ways to tamper with your report, but many people have incorrect or outdated items on their report and it is perfectly legal to try to have those removed or updated. The steps to accomplish this are easy, and you can do it yourself so don’t waste money on a “credit repair” company that claims it can restore your credit for a huge fee.
Myth: Credit Reporting agencies are required by law to keep negative items on your report for at least seven years.
Actually, the Fair Debt laws state that after 7 years credit reporting companies are required to remove adverse reports – and nowhere does it say that these can’t be taken off earlier. The credit reporting agencies perpetuate this myth themselves so people will not ask them to remove stuff.
Myth: Credit reporting agencies strive to keep accurate reports.
In what alternate universe? Again, a credit reporting agency is not an agent of the government, and has little interest in helping anyone out or motivation to be accurate. They are in business to make money, and they make it from the lenders.
They have a vested interest in reporting whatever the creditors tell them because the creditors pay them to, and they double dip by selling this personal and private (and often inaccurate) information to other lenders and agencies as well. They have no vested interest in removing items, or in helping you at all.
Now that you know what credit myths to watch out for, you can take steps to review your credit and begin to correct any discrepancies. Unfortunately, credit reporting agencies do hold a lot of power over the average American citizen, and it falls to you personally to make sure that you are not being taken advantage of or wrongfully portrayed.
NIGEL
There are multiple credit myths and rumors that surround the realm of credit reporting. Some are urban legend, and have become so widely disseminated that they are taken as gospel; others are deliberately encouraged by lenders to terrorize or cajole debtors into compliance.
The following is a compilation of the most common credit myths concerning your credit file, and the reality that all consumers should be aware of.
Myth: Credit reporting companies are subsidiaries for or working on behalf of the federal government.
This belief is fostered by the fact that creditors make such a big deal about “registering” you as a debtor with a credit reporting agency that the power of the agency itself becomes inflated. In fact, credit reporting companies are nothing more than mega businesses and their true subsidizers are the banks and finance companies.
Myth: If you pay a bad debt, the negative report will automatically be removed from your credit immediately.
This is a tactic used by unethical bill collectors to get you to pay your debt, and 9 times out of 10 it is a flat out lie. You can occasionally make an agreement with a creditor to pay a debt on the condition that it be removed or marked paid as agreed, but this should always be in writing, and they must put in writing that they will contact the credit reporting agency, request the update, and follow through until it is done.
Myth: You have to sign up for a credit monitoring service to get a free credit report.
This one is just ridiculous, and has been picked up by hundreds of companies trying to sell “credit protection” packages. They offer you a free credit report through their website and then sign you up for a monthly automatic charge for an overpriced, basically useless “credit alert” program that you can duplicate simply by taking reasonable precautions. Don’t be fooled. You are entitled by law to a no strings attached, once a year, completely free report from each of the three major credit reporting companies.
Myth: Trying to get stuff removed from your credit report is illegal.
Again, this is just not true. There are illegal and unethical ways to tamper with your report, but many people have incorrect or outdated items on their report and it is perfectly legal to try to have those removed or updated. The steps to accomplish this are easy, and you can do it yourself so don’t waste money on a “credit repair” company that claims it can restore your credit for a huge fee.
Myth: Credit Reporting agencies are required by law to keep negative items on your report for at least seven years.
Actually, the Fair Debt laws state that after 7 years credit reporting companies are required to remove adverse reports – and nowhere does it say that these can’t be taken off earlier. The credit reporting agencies perpetuate this myth themselves so people will not ask them to remove stuff.
Myth: Credit reporting agencies strive to keep accurate reports.
In what alternate universe? Again, a credit reporting agency is not an agent of the government, and has little interest in helping anyone out or motivation to be accurate. They are in business to make money, and they make it from the lenders.
They have a vested interest in reporting whatever the creditors tell them because the creditors pay them to, and they double dip by selling this personal and private (and often inaccurate) information to other lenders and agencies as well. They have no vested interest in removing items, or in helping you at all.
Now that you know what credit myths to watch out for, you can take steps to review your credit and begin to correct any discrepancies. Unfortunately, credit reporting agencies do hold a lot of power over the average American citizen, and it falls to you personally to make sure that you are not being taken advantage of or wrongfully portrayed.
NIGEL
Can bad business debt go on your personal credit report?
christine s asked:
I opened up a couple of accounts for my business in 2005 but under my tax ID number. Unfortunatley the accounts went bad because I was in a car accident and now can’t work. Does this go on your personal credit report or the duns and bradstreet report.
JORDAN
I opened up a couple of accounts for my business in 2005 but under my tax ID number. Unfortunatley the accounts went bad because I was in a car accident and now can’t work. Does this go on your personal credit report or the duns and bradstreet report.
JORDAN
How Business Credit Reports Work
Posted by admin in Human Resources on August 31, 2008
Shelly Cruz asked:
Minimizing risk and maximizing growth opportunities are the ultimate goals for any organization. The importance of business credit reports cannot be undermined as it helps businesses in making informed decisions. Business credit reports are used to adjudge the reliability of new business partners, vendors, and suppliers. It is also beneficial for entrepreneurs as it assists them in analyzing the credit standing of their company.
Business credit reports provide information pertaining to the background of organizations. It helps in assessing prospective business alliances and thus reduces the chances of making business decisions, which may have negative repercussions. With the assistance of business credit reports, organizations gain a clear understanding of other businesses (vendors, suppliers, prospective alliance partners) and their credit worthiness. Associating with companies having dubious background will not only tarnish the image of the organization but may also prove to be a financial liability. Such checks become vital for creditors or lending agencies because failure to do so may lead to bad debt. Business credit reports can help in mitigating risk by identifying signs of potential credit problems.
Business credit reports are also used by entrepreneurs, to track the credit worthiness and standing of their company. It helps them in determining whether their company is an attractive credit prospect for suppliers. In cases were a business needs credit, business credit report helps in identifying the amount of credit that can be obtained and determines the rate of interest on which the credit can be obtained. It works in the same way as a personal credit report, wherein individuals can check their credit report to see if credit would be extended to them and the likely rate of interest. Business credit reports also assist entrepreneurs in gauging the level of interest, which is likely to be shown by investors. All these factors have direct implications on your business and should not be ignored or taken lightly.
A typical business credit report includes a review of the following areas:
Company information and its background.
Payment records and history.
Credit risk rating (high, medium, and low).
History of legal issues.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) fillings.
Business credit report is a tool used extensively by businesses to analyze, judge and make sound business decisions.
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Minimizing risk and maximizing growth opportunities are the ultimate goals for any organization. The importance of business credit reports cannot be undermined as it helps businesses in making informed decisions. Business credit reports are used to adjudge the reliability of new business partners, vendors, and suppliers. It is also beneficial for entrepreneurs as it assists them in analyzing the credit standing of their company.
Business credit reports provide information pertaining to the background of organizations. It helps in assessing prospective business alliances and thus reduces the chances of making business decisions, which may have negative repercussions. With the assistance of business credit reports, organizations gain a clear understanding of other businesses (vendors, suppliers, prospective alliance partners) and their credit worthiness. Associating with companies having dubious background will not only tarnish the image of the organization but may also prove to be a financial liability. Such checks become vital for creditors or lending agencies because failure to do so may lead to bad debt. Business credit reports can help in mitigating risk by identifying signs of potential credit problems.
Business credit reports are also used by entrepreneurs, to track the credit worthiness and standing of their company. It helps them in determining whether their company is an attractive credit prospect for suppliers. In cases were a business needs credit, business credit report helps in identifying the amount of credit that can be obtained and determines the rate of interest on which the credit can be obtained. It works in the same way as a personal credit report, wherein individuals can check their credit report to see if credit would be extended to them and the likely rate of interest. Business credit reports also assist entrepreneurs in gauging the level of interest, which is likely to be shown by investors. All these factors have direct implications on your business and should not be ignored or taken lightly.
A typical business credit report includes a review of the following areas:
Company information and its background.
Payment records and history.
Credit risk rating (high, medium, and low).
History of legal issues.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) fillings.
Business credit report is a tool used extensively by businesses to analyze, judge and make sound business decisions.
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