Consumer credit law. Just the name sounds ominous. It brings up images of debtors prisons and courtrooms where credit attorneys argue about your worth as a person just because you are not able to pay your debts as agreed. Don’t worry. There aren’t any more debtors prisons. But a low credit score might make you feel like you’re in one. Listen, things happen. Circumstances change, medical conditions happen. Creditors sometimes wear blinders. It seems like all they want is their money.
Credit law is daunting and complicated. You need the right education, the right tools and above all the commitment. In some cases, you are going to need a lawyer who specializes in consumer credit law. Click here for collection laws https://www.debtsolutionsusa.com/collection_laws.aspx . Even after you filed a dispute, marks and blemishes can remain on your credit file for years if they are found to be accurate. This can (and it’s frankly certain in this economic climate) prevent you from getting home and auto loans. Even if you are able to borrow, you will get the highest rates and end up spending money on increased fees and charges to offset what the lender perceives at an increased risk. Even if the negatives on your credit report aren’t your fault, as in the case of identity theft. The majority of credit reports contain errors of some kind. And even if the entry is accurate, but negative, you need to work at it to get it removed.
You have rights. You have the law on your side. The FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) protects you from unscrupulous creditors. You can file a dispute on your credit report which will temporarily remove the derogatory information listed. Then if it is found that it was an error on your report it will stay off your credit report permanently. There is no need to pay an attorney thousands of dollars to do something you can do yourself in a few minutes. Just go to www.debtsolutionsusa.com and click on the free credit report link now. Get your free credit report and file your disputes right online. If you are unsuccessful in getting the item removed then and only then should you consider hiring a credit law attorney. Hiring a credit law attorney will give you a professional who is experienced at dealing with credit bureaus and making sure your credit rights are not being violated!
If you have issues like a credit judgment on your credit report, there may be a procedure to get this removed. Getting a judgment vacated is not easy, but it can be done. It’s really the experience factor that I think is important here. Credit Law lawyers have done this before. They already know what we as consumers would have to learn. And even after we learn it intellectually, we are still completely unfamiliar with the court procedures. If you are unable to get the debt judgment vacated, it can remain on your credit file for up to 10 years or more. Practicing credit report law takes time to learn.
While there are a lot of simple things you can do to correct your report, not all reports are simple. Many, in fact most, have numerous errors. In the case of identity theft, the errors and negative information can be almost insurmountable. Identity theft is definitely an area where you are going to need to contact an attorney who practices consumer credit law to correct the issues on your credit report. Your credit report may be wrong. It is wrong for the majority of Americans. It is estimated that over 80% of credit reports contain errors. If not corrected these can prevent you from getting home and car loans. You will pay higher interest and fees. Your credit report can be corrected. Some are easy, some are not. How do you know? Read about your credit and fico score at https://www.debtsolutionsusa.com/debt-consolidation-frequently-asked-questions.aspx
Has anyone every heard of Royal Lending Group out of NC?
I have looked this company up on bbb.com but I’m not real sure how to read this information or to know if this company is legit……
Royal Lending Group
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Name: Royal Lending Group
Phone: (866) 569-0684
Address: 485 Fields Dr.
Sanford, NC 27330
Website: www.royallendinggroup.com
Principal: Owner/ Manager
Customer Contact: Owner/ Manager – (866) 569-0684
File Open Date: February 2008
TOB Classification: Loans, Mortgages
BBB Accreditation: This organization is not a BBB Accredited business.
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on a firm based on inquiry or complaint activity. This company first came to our attention in February 2008. We are attempting to develop more information on the company. At the present time we do not have enough information to issue a full report BBB Definition:
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Customer Service Contact
Owner/ Manager is the complaint contact person for this company and should be contacted at (866) 569-0684 before filing a complaint with the BBB.
Customer Experience
The BBB processed a total of 0 complaints about this company in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period.
Licensing
This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. The BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
Industry Tips
Refinancing Loans
If you are considering refinancing, the Better Business Bureau suggests you shop around, compare prices and negotiate. But also move with caution when dealing with some lenders. To help you decide if refinancing is for you and to help you prepare to approach a financial institution, the BBB offers these tips.
When you refinance your home, you simply apply for a new mortgage at the lower rate in order to pay off the old loan. This means that, for many lenders, you will again be required to pay most of the costs you originally incurred to get your first mortgage – loan application fees, title search, appraisal, credit check, lawyer’s services, discount points (in many cases) and other finance charges.
Before you go through the expense of refinancing, check the interest rates to make sure they have dropped to a level that makes refinancing worthwhile. Conventional wisdom states that a two or three percent difference between the rate on your current mortgage and the new rate over a period of time – generally several years – usually offsets the costs you must pay at closing. The ultimate amount you may save depends on many factors, including your total refinancing, whether you sell your home in the near future and the effects of refinancing on your tax situation.
If you decide to refinance, obtain information from several lenders. Knowing just the amount of the monthly payment or interest rate is not enough. Ask for information about the same loan amount, loan term and type of loan so that you can compare the information.
Also, be cautious of smooth-talking lenders that contact you offering easy credit, guaranteed low-interest loans or loan terms that sounds too good to be true. Fraudulent lenders often prey on people who are desperate for cash to pay bills, make home repairs or who do not understand the mortgage loan process. Their loan terms can include excessive fees, high interest rates and provisions that can make it expensive for you to get out of the loan. If a lender asks for an up-front fee before you can obtain the loan, look elsewhere. Be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau and your state attorney general for a reliability report BBB Definition:
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on the lending institution (s) you are considering.
Once you know what each lender has to offer, negotiate for the best deal that you can. Have the lender or broker write down all costs associated with the loan. Be sure to read the loan documents carefully and be certain that all spaces are filled in before you sign them. Always assume that any document you sign is a contract. If you do not fully understand it, do not sign it!
Mortgage Choices
Shop, Compare and Negotiate -But Move with Caution When Refinancing Your Mortgage
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I’ve worked in finance for over 20 years(part of that time in mortgage) and anytime the company is with the bbb you can be 1000000% reassured that it is a legitamite company. It is actually highly unlikely to have any problems with a mortgage company and about 90% of major problems come from large companies. So I would not worry.