What happens if I don't pay Debt Recovery?
Debt collectors are infamous for being obnoxious and challenging to work with. Having said that, it's probably because you lacked the funds to pay the payment in the first place if a debt reached collection. What happens if you simply ignore the debt collectors, then, is a valid issue. How does a debt initially end up with a debt collecting company? Let's say you are unable to pay your mortgage or a medical payment. Your bill will often be sent to a debt collection agency that has been retained by the business you owe money to after around 60 days of nonpayment (although this obviously varies). If and when you pay the debt collector, the money will typically go mostly to the company you owe the bill to, but the debt collector will also take a cut—often between 25 and 45%. The debt collector may potentially have "purchased" the debt from the original creditor, in which case they will be paid in full. If you don't pay debt collectors, the following is the best cas...