NCO
August 6, 2010 by Margaret James
Filed under Credit
Like any other collection agency, NCO Financial has been notorious for harassing people for collecting debt that has not been paid off. They record negative items on our credit reports and ruin our credit history in the process.
Consumers should not give in to NCO’s harassment and let them take control of our lives. We can do certain things to get them off our backs.
1. Send NCO a letter to notify them to stop harassing you. Make it very clear to them that the creditor you owe the money to is the company you will deal with, not with any other third party who is trying to get involved in this process.
2. If they continue to harass us after getting that letter, it would be wise of us to hire an attorney who can work on our behalf, use his/her expertise on this matter and let them firmly know about the same course of action.
3. It is likely NCO might stop contacting us if we can negotiate some kind of agreement with them. Once we enter into an agreement, we should let them know in writing that they will receive their first payment only after the negotiated terms are documented and sent to us in writing. It is very important to document everything.
4. Keep in mind that if all fails, you can always file for bankruptcy. But that should be your last resort alternative. Do not try to rush to this decision. Weigh all your options, do whatever you can to come to an agreement with them.
Just like NCO has the right to contact us to make debt payments, we have our rights to defend as well. We have the right to dispute the bill, request NCO to stop calling us at inconvenient times, make a payment via mail and last but not the least get help from another company to help us deal with NCO.
Attorneys suggest various methods to remove the negative items from our credit reports. We can’t do anything in haste, it is a time consuming process but we certainly can enter into an agreement with NCO to work towards it.
1. Disputing the account with the credit bureaus might be a very wise thing to do. We should most certainly dispute any questionable item that is reflected on the credit report.
2. NCO cannot expect you to pay off the debt without proving to you that you really owe them the money. Try the debt validation process, give NCO the chance to prove the validity of the debt they listed on your credit report.
3. If you owe money to them, you would need to pay them eventually but have realistic ideas about what you can afford. Work out a payment plan with them, let NCO know that this is what you can afford to pay; it is likely they will work with you.
4. Always be patient with NCO or any other collection agency. Their ultimate aim is to get the money from you, by being patient and calm; you can work with them and eventually have them remove the debt from your credit report.
No matter how bad they can be while harassing people, I am sure they will not want to ruin their reputation. It is up to us to make informed decisions, stand up for our rights. Chances are NCO Financial will come around, revise their ways of doing business with their customers.
You are not alone if you are being harassed by nco financial. You should outplay nco financial at their own game, you most certainly should.
Can I Build Positive Credit?
January 31, 2010 by Jesse Smith
Filed under Credit
If you know how to build positive credit, you will know how to increase your credit score. Low interest credit products will be available to you if you build positive credit.
It is a common misperception that if you charge massive amounts on your credit cards and then pay them off each month, you will be building positive credit. In addition to not being necessarily true, this, in actuality, can hurt your credit standing. The reason for this is that credit providers want to know how much credit you have available to you and, of that amount, how much credit you have used. So, let\’s say that you have applied for credit and, during the approval process, your credit provider sits down to view your credit report. He finds that your credit report shows that almost all of the credit limit on your credit cards has been used, because you have not yet paid that month\’s bills. This will give a skewed picture of your finances and make you look like a bad credit risk.
Additionally, using up most of your available credit will give the appearance of spending beyond your means. This may not be the case, however, it may look that way. If you are one of those that likes to charge everything, you may want to rethink this strategy.
Having huge amounts of available credit is not good either. So, what is a good mix? It is best to use anywhere from 10% to 20% of your available credit. This is a good sign to credit providers that you can gauge your spending as well as responsibly pay your bills.
You should try to have at least one credit card. If you suffer from poor credit, there are credit card providers that issue credit cards to people who have poor credit. Once you obtain your credit card, be sure to maintain the 10% to 20% guideline discussed above. By doing this, you should not amass huge amounts of monthly interest. Lastly, it is important to make sure that any credit cards you obtain or already have report to TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian, the three major credit reporting agencies.
You should be diligent in making at least the minimum payment due each month and never, ever be late with a payment. If you do this, your credit score will increase.
Small low-interest personal loans can also be used to build positive credit. Follow the same strategy of paying at least the minimum amount due each month and paying on time. In short, you can use any credit product to build positive credit as long as you use it responsibly and wisely.
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