Posts Tagged ‘Defaulted Loans’

 

Is paying off defaulted loans that aren’t on my credit report going to help my credit score?

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Cris H asked:


I owe $9,000 in student loans. They just started garnishing my wages for $500/month. The loans were from 1998 and do not appear on my credit report. The collection company told me that once they’re paid off that they will appear as not in default on my credit.

 

Is paying off defaulted loans that aren’t on my credit report going to help my credit score?

Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Reddog asked:


I owe $9,000 in student loans. They just started garnishing my wages for $500/month. The loans were from 1998 and do not appear on my credit report. The collection company told me that once they’re paid off that they will appear as not in default on my credit.