Delinquent debt won't simply go away1 of 7At a time when unemployment remains stubbornly high and job prospects seem dismally low, the danger of missing a credit card payment or two is all too possible for many borrowers. Some may be tempted to try to outrun the debt by dodging collection calls and throwing away creditor letters. But sooner or later, your debt will find you."Just walking away from a debt won't solve the problem," says Barry Paperno, consumer affairs manager for myFICO.com.Your delinquent debt can follow you on your credit report and possibly all the way to court if you refuse to pay. Bankrate outlines the timeline for debt collection efforts and reveals what to expect and what you can do at each point. Related Articles:Credit card payoff calculatorCredit card collectionIs that debt call legit?How to pay $80,000 card bill?Related Links:Credit report red flagsWhat hurts credit mostBest to save or pay debt?Experts’ credit card advice advertisement
At a time when unemployment remains stubbornly high and job prospects seem dismally low, the danger of missing a credit card payment or two is all too possible for many borrowers. Some may be tempted to try to outrun the debt by dodging collection calls and throwing away creditor letters. But sooner or later, your debt will find you.
"Just walking away from a debt won't solve the problem," says Barry Paperno, consumer affairs manager for myFICO.com.
Your delinquent debt can follow you on your credit report and possibly all the way to court if you refuse to pay. Bankrate outlines the timeline for debt collection efforts and reveals what to expect and what you can do at each point.
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