What is and How to Remove Penn Credit Corporation Collection

What is Penn Credit Corporation Collections?

What is Penn Credit Corporation?
…and why is Penn Credit Corporation reporting on my credit reports?

Penn Credit Corporation is a collection agency.

You may not have to pay your debt (depending on the age of the debt and your state’s statute of limitations)

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Who Does Penn Credit Corporation Collect For?

Penn Credit Corporation is a debt collector reporting a collection account on your credit report.

Penn Credit Corporation either purchased the debt from the original creditor or has been hired by the original creditor to service the debt.

Penn Credit Corporation may send you letters in the mail regarding the debt or call you demanding payment.

But, much more than that, Penn Credit Corporation may now be reporting a collection account on your credit reports which lowers your credit scores and decreases your probability of getting approved for a mortgage, auto loan, credit card, apartment, etc…

Getting this account removed may be possible.

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Speak with one of our Credit Consultants to find out how we can help you.
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Does Penn Credit Corporation Hurt My Credit Score?

Yes, if Penn Credit Corporation is reporting a collection account in your credit report they are lowering your credit scores

How Do I Remove Penn Credit Corporation From My Credit Report?

Consumer protection laws such as the FCRA, FCBA, FACTA, and FDCPA allow for the removal of collection accounts such as Penn Credit Corporation from your credit reports due to inaccuracies, incomplete information, fraud, or information out of compliance with the law.

Disputing the collection may be a good start but, it may also lower your credit scores.

Debt validation may be a better option but, the way that the account is reported in your credit reports will dictate the best approach to take to deal with this debt.

NOTE: According to the PIRG (Public Interest Research Group), 79% of credit reports contain errors.

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Speak with one of our Credit Consultants to find out how we can help you.
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Is Penn Credit Corporation A Collection Agency?

Yes, Penn Credit Corporation is a collection agency. They purchase or service past due debt from creditors who have written off the original debt (also known as a charge-off).

Can I Pay Penn Credit Corporation To Delete The Collection From My Credit Report?

Penn Credit Corporation may agree to delete the collection account in exchange for payment but, this is not very common.

Penn Credit Corporation typically updates the balance of the collection account to $0 and changes the status to “Paid Collection” once the account is paid.

Then continues to report the collection for 7 years from the date of the first key delinquency.

Note: Depending on how the account is reporting in your credit reports, paying a Penn Credit Corporation collection account may actually lower your credit scores.

Note: If you come to a “Pay-For-Delete” agreement with Penn Credit Corporation, make sure you get the terms of your agreement in writing before you make your payment. You don’t want them backing out of the deal and refusing to remove the collection after you have made your payment.

You may be able to get the Penn Credit Corporation account removed from your credit reports by leveraging consumer protection laws. Call (800) 750-1416 to find out how.

Can I Settle A Penn Credit Corporation Collection?

Settling your debt with Penn Credit Corporation may help to increase your credit scores, but it may also lower your credit scores depending on how the collection account is reporting.

The date that the account last reported will dictate whether paying the Penn Credit Corporation collection will improve your scores.

The statute of limitations will dictate whether you actually have to pay this debt.

If there are any inaccuracies or non-compliance issues with the collection account, the Penn Credit Corporation collection may be removed from your credit reports without any payment.

Need Help With Penn Credit Corporation?
Speak with one of our Credit Consultants to find out how we can help you.
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Is Penn Credit Corporation A Scam?

No, Penn Credit Corporation is a legitimately licensed debt collector.

If Penn Credit Corporation is calling you or reporting a collection account on your credit reports you will need to deal with the issue.

One of the best ways to deal with Penn Credit Corporation is a combination of disputes, debt validation, cease and desist orders, and CFPB investigations.

The most hassle-free way to do this is to call (800) 750-1416 or sign up online.

Why Does Penn Credit Corporation Keep Calling Me?

Penn Credit Corporation is calling you because they are a legitimate debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

You can ignore their calls, in which case they will continue to call/harass you and fill your voicemail with messages.

Or you can deal with the issue heads on; submit a limited cease and desist order to stop all calls, and use consumer protection laws to stop Penn Credit Corporation dead in their tracks.

Can Penn Credit Corporation Sue Me Or Garnish My Wages?

Your state’s statute of limitations and the age of the debt will determine whether Penn Credit Corporation can sue you for the debt but, Penn Credit Corporation typically doesn’t sue consumers for collection accounts.

Not to say that it can’t happen but, it’s not typical.

If Penn Credit Corporation sues you for the debt there are a number of things that you can do, there are also a number of federal and state laws that have exemptions for wage garnishments.

Need Help With Penn Credit Corporation?
Speak with one of our Credit Consultants to find out how we can help you.
Call (800) 750-1416

Does Penn Credit Corporation Accept Goodwill Letters To Remove Collections From Credit Reports?

Goodwill letters don’t work with Penn Credit Corporation.

The best way to remove a Penn Credit Corporation collection from your credit report is to leverage consumer protection laws from the FCRA, FCBA, FDCPA, etc… or through a Pay-For-Delete.

What Are My Rights When Dealing With Penn Credit Corporation?

The FCRA allows you the right to dispute any debt that Penn Credit Corporation is reporting in your credit reports.

The FDCPA gives you the right to see a copy of the original contract/agreement that you signed with the original creditor for this debt, along with a breakdown showing how you accumulated the balance that you are past due.

If Penn Credit Corporation fails to produce these documents 30 days after receiving a written request, the FDCPA demands that Penn Credit Corporation remove the collection account from your credit report.

These are just a few examples of your consumer rights. Get to know the FCRA, FCBA, FDCPA, and FACTA.

Need Help With Penn Credit Corporation?
Speak with one of our Credit Consultants to find out how we can help you.
Call (800) 750-1416

What Is Penn Credit Corporation Phone Number?

Before calling Penn Credit Corporation call CreditFirm.net at 800-750-1416 and speak with a credit consultant about your options.

Remember that you’re only liable for a debt if it is still within your state’s statute of limitations and Penn Credit Corporation must remove the collection from your credit reports if they cannot provide all of the proper validation documents.

Where Can I Find Penn Credit Corporation Login?

Logging in to Penn Credit Corporation may be a good idea.

Read the fine print and ensure you’re not waiving any consumer protection rights when logging in.

We strongly recommend calling a Credit Repair company (like us) so we can review why Penn Credit Corporation is on your report and see how we may be able to use the FCRA, FDCPA, FCBA, etc… to remove the Penn Credit Corporation collection account from your credit reports.

Remove Penn Credit Corporation From My Credit Report
CreditFirm.net has helped thousands of our clients remove Penn Credit Corporation collection accounts from their Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion credit reports.

If you’re looking for a reputable company to help you deal with Penn Credit Corporation and increase your credit score, give us a call at 800-750-1416.