How To Remove Collections From Your Credit Report And Repair Your Credit After A Columbus Short Sale

Columbus OH – You can get your life back on track after a short sale. One of the first things you'll want is to start repairing your credit. But, how do you get those pesky collections off your report?

I'll show you a couple of techniques here. Collections can be very easy to remove. The reason is that most collection accounts have been transferred several times.

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Most of the time, the original lender will turn over the account to a collection agency within 6 months. The collection agency usually can't collect anything.

After that, the original lender will turn over the account to another collection agency. If that person can't collect, then they will sell it to a debt buyer for three to five cents on the dollar.

But, the paperwork hardly ever gets transferred over properly. Here is the first step to removing it from your credit. Dispute it with the credit bureaus.

You may not agree that it is your collection. That will take 30-45 days to process. It will often clear up the problem. Then, dispute it with the debt buyer (or collection agency) noted on your report.

You can't dispute with them until you have disputed with the credit bureaus first. Request an investigation. They have 30 days to respond.  Most will not have the proper documentation.

They may send you documentation. But, it isn't very specific. If that happens, then ask for specific documentation. I would ask for a copy of a document that is signed by the company that sold them the debt.

The document should clearly state all your account information. It should have the account number, your information and address, and the amount owed.

In addition, it should be signed by the president of the company. That is the burden of proof I would request. I doubt they would have something like that.

If the techniques above don't work (that will be rare), then settle the debt. Pay them from five to twenty cents on the dollar. They agree to report to the credit agencies as "paid as settled."

You get what you want and they get a little money. Everyone wins. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com.  I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 614-741-2495.

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Thanks for reading this, Robin Lemmons.

Rick & Robin Lemmons is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

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Important Notice

Rick & Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

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