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~ Offer a lump-sum settlement of about 25 percent of the total balance, go from there. Realistic you will probably have to pay 60-70 % with the debt being just a year old. Collection agents get paid, based on how much they collect the month, on commissions, so try to make your offer toward the end of the month, you might have more success.
~ Get all negotiated deals about your credit card debt in writing. Never send money before you get it in writing. Never allow access to your bank account send payment by money order.
~ You can negotiate anything, however if you want a settlement they will probably not agree to a "pay for deletion", instead ask for a "paid" to be reported on your credit report.
~ If you do not reach an agreement, call them back in a couple of months.
First, many of these "debt negotiation" claims you hear are vastly overstated – so much so that the FTC is looking into regulating the industry. According to the FTC, very few of these debt negotiators get anywhere near 50% off the total debt and contrary to their claims, there is no law that requires companies to negotiate and write off the debt.
About all you can do is call the agencies and talk to a collector about lowering the debt in exchange for payments. Remember that there is nothing that requires them to remove the collection from your credit report – at best, they have to mark it settled/paid and show a zero balance. However, it can’t hurt to attempt to negotiate a "settle and remove" deal – just remember to get it in writing before you send any payments.
Its called debt settlement and its better negotiated when done on volume. We settle conservatevly 40 cents on the dollar and have settled down to 28 cents on the dollar.
$8000 would be settled at $4600 or less.
It is possible to negotiate old debts. The older the debt, the easier it is to negotiate it. Also, watch out for zombie debts where creditors will try to collect on debts longer than seven years old. It is illegal to try to collect on debts older than the statute of limitations which is seven years, but that doesn’t stop debt collectors. They bought the zombie debts for pennies on the dollar, so even if they get 10% of the debts repaid, then they are probably profitable. Remind them that they are committing illegal acts and there’s a reason your debt is older than seven years old. You didn’t have the money to pay it back! You should never let a debt go that you have the means to pay back, and you should never go into debt for something with no intention to pay it back. However, credit card companies are taking the risk that you may not pay the money back and they have no collateral to back up the loan. Don’t feel horrible for trying to negotiate down an old debt that you can’t pay back in full. Credit card companies will go for it if you are persistant. Make sure that you get ALL agreements and negotiations in writing before paying any money. You’ll be surprised at how many old debts you can clean up rather quickly. This is the first step to regaining traction with your finances. Go ahead and take out the trash!
Get familiar with everything that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that gives rights to consumers and regulates the practices of collection agencies and creditors. From The Wikipedia articles about the FDCPA you’ll find all of the prohibited conduct and conduct required by the collection agents and creditors. Make yourself VERY familiar with what they can and cannot do and know your rights! If they pass any of these boundaries during the phone call, tell them specifically that they are violating the FDCPA and if they continue to do so, you will sue them. Then, end the call. I am serious, DO NOT let these people abuse you. They will try every trick and manipulation in the book to try to get you to do something stupid.
If the debt is really old and you truly don’t have the money to pay it back, then try to negotiate with the creditor. They will refuse at first, but if you make it known to them that they can either get something rather than nothing, they’ll eventually budge. If you do come to an agreement for a settlement amount, MAKE SURE that you get the agreement in writing.
NEVER give them access to your bank accounts or give them post dated checks. They WILL NOT stick to their promise of taking out the money at intervals. If you owe them $1000 and give them EFT access, they’ll wipe out the entire $1000 the first chance that they get.
Make a plan to pay off your debts. If you legitimately owe the money, then make a plan to save enough up to pay the bad debt all in one lump sum. Again, make sure that you get it in writing stating, “this amount is a paid settlement IN FULL”. I’ve heard of collection agencies that say you owe X amount of dollars, you pay the bill, and then six months later they say you owe more for late fees and interest.
Check your credit report. Make sure the debt is yours! You’d be surprised at how many weird things show up on a credit report.
Just remember that the ball is in your court. YOU have what THEY want. They’ll try to make you feel bad, make you angry, make you cry, make you feel like a criminal, but remember that you didn’t pay the debt for a reason. You didn’t have the money! Your priorities need to be Food, Shelter, Utilities, Transportation, and THEN paying debt. Never let someone con you into paying a bad debt in a lump sum, and then you can’t pay for the mortgage or rent that month. Don’t even let that scenario cross your mind! It’s not about being deceptive or being irresponsible. I believe you need to pay off old debts, but don’t let them manipulate you, and most of all, don’t let them get you to pay a debt that you can’t afford.
You are only obligated to verify your address and where you work. You do not have to answer any of their crazy personal questions that they will ask you. Collectors will try to get as much information out of you about your financial situation so that they have a better picture of whether or not you can pay the collection. Never give them any information that they are NOT entitled to.