Merchants Credit On Your Credit Report?
- Merchants Credit is a debt-collection company
- You may not have to pay your debt (paying it may hurt your score)
- Call now to find out if you can remove Merchants Credit from your report – without paying your debt (potentially)
Who Does Merchants Credit Collect For?
Merchants Credit is a debt collector reporting a collection account on your credit report.
In some cases this means they purchased the debt from the original creditor (i.e. a credit card or loan company). Usually this means they paid pennies on the dollar, sometimes 1/10th of the original cost, to buy this debt. In other cases they may not own the debt themselves, instead being paid to collect on behalf of another company.
They may attempt to communicate with you via mail or phone calls (demanding payment). Even worse, a collections account now appears on your credit report. This hurts your score (and chances) to get approved for a loan or other important financial event.
Getting this account removed may be possible.
Does Merchants Credit Hurt My Credit Score?
Any derogatory mark under its statute of limitations may severely impact your credit score. A collections account is no different.
How Do I Remove Merchants Credit From My Credit Report?
Removing Merchants Credit from your credit report may be possible if any information on the account is incorrect, error’d, or fraudulent, and is not (or cannot be) fixed in an appropriate amount of time. According to a study by the U.S. PIRGs, 79% of credit reports contain mistakes or serious errors. We specialize in going after these types of accounts for our clients.
Speak with one of our friendly Credit Specialists to find out how we can help you.
Is Merchants Credit A Debt Collection Agency?
Merchants Credit is a debt-collection agency. They buy debt from several different creditors that have given up on trying to collect the amount themselves (sometimes referred to as a “charge-off”).
Should I Pay For Delete With Merchants Credit?
Paying off Merchants Credit to have credit bureaus delete it from your report seems ideal. There’s one problem. Paying a debt in collections changes your credit report status from ‘unpaid’ to ‘paid’. The result? Your collections still appear on your report for 7 years (from the date of first delinquency). This means your credit is still affected.
Should I Negotiate A Settlement With Merchants Credit?
Settling your debt with Merchants Credit may help your score, but it may also hurt your score. The answer depends on many variables. You may also not have to pay at all, and if any issues with the account exist you may have it removed all together (and never have to hear from them again).
Is Merchants Credit Legit, Fake Or A Scam?
Merchants Credit is a legitimate company. They are not a fake company, or a scam. But, they may spam call and harass you.
Why Does Merchants Credit Keep Calling Me?
Merchants Credit continues to call and attempt to collect a debt. The best thing you can do is ignore their calls and speak with a company that can help you get it removed.
Will Merchants Credit Try Suing Or Garnishing My Wages?
It’s very unlikely that Merchants Credit decides to sue. In rare cases it may happen, but it is not the norm. State and federal laws have limits or ‘exemptions’ that apply to bank and wage garnishments. We strongly recommend giving us a call to determine the likelihood of a lawsuit, but also steps you can take to get this collection removed.
We’ve helped thousands of people remove errors from their report to get mortgages, auto loans, and so much more.
Speak with a live credit specialist to see how we can help
Does Merchants Credit Accept A Goodwill Letter To Remove My Collection/Charge-Off?
Merchants Credit does not accept goodwill letters to remove collection accounts or chargeoffs in our experience, and this is typical. Most collection agencies do not.
Who Does Merchants Credit Collect For?
Merchants Credit collects for a variety of lending companies (called creditors). These are constantly changing, and typically collection agencies, including Merchants Credit, do not share publicly who they buy from.
What Are My Rights When Dealing With Merchants Credit?
You have the right to dispute any debt of yours that Merchants Credit is trying to collect. Merchants Credit is governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (or FDCPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (or FCRA). While these acts seem very complicated, they provide a great deal of power to you if you know how to use it.
What Is Merchants Credit Phone Number?
You likely want to call Flawless Credit, first. The reason? Simple. You may not want to pay Merchants Credit debt, especially if it’s potentially inaccurate. Paying it off could hurt your score.
Where Can I Find Merchants Credit Login?
Logging in to Merchants Credit may be a good idea.
However, we strongly recommend giving a Credit Repair company (like us), a call first. We’ll review why Merchants Credit is on your report and see how we might be able to dispute (and potentially remove) them.
Speak with one of our friendly Credit Specialists to find out how we can help you.
Remove Merchants Credit From Your Report, Today!
In some cases, we recommend speaking with a Credit Repair professional to analyze your credit report. It’s so much less stress, hassle, and time to let professionals identify the reasons for your score drop.If you’re looking for a reputable company to help you remove credit errors, give us a call.