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NEGOTIATING WITH CREDITORS
Negotiation is very effective on items you are unable to get
removed. Everyone wins in this type of strategy; the creditor
gets paid, and you get your credit cleared up. You will have a
greater bargaining power if the account is charged off or
discharged in bankruptcy. When the creditor hears that you want
to pay the debt, you will most likely be able to settle for less
because the debt has already been written off.
You can expect to pay from 70%-100% of the debt to have a
negative mark removed or changed to a positive status, but don't
offer that much at first. Try offering 30%-40% first and
negotiate from there. You will need to speak to the supervisor
or a person in charge who has the authority to change your
account. If the creditor will not delete the item(s), then
discuss getting a positive remark. If this fails, then talk
about a neutral statement from the creditor. Be sure you get the
agreement in writing before you send any money. Never accept
"Paid Collected Account" or anything that is considered negative.
Successful negotiation takes time and persistence. Don't show
the creditor you are in a hurry, and make it clear your only
reason is to get a item deleted.
Steps to Negotiating:
1. Contact the creditor by phone.
2. Send the settle agreement letter.
3. When agreement letter is signed, send the money marked paid
in full.
4. Order credit report 30 days after you make the payment to
see if item(s) are removed or changed.
5. If credit report is unchanged, send copy of letter to
creditor demanding the item be removed as per your
agreement.
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