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Default Removal
leemuddywaters
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I am trying to have a few defaults removed, Is it better to offer full and final payment in exchange for removal? I believe they have been added incorrectly but is it better to go down the nice route and offer settlement?
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Hello there,
A creditor has an obligation to ensure that your credit history is accurately processed. if you believe that there are incorrect defaults you should consider raising a challenge. It can be time consuming, mind you.
If you offer a full & final settlement the general outcome is that the debt is simply marked as 'settled' and the default will still show on your file. Some creditors place the marker has a full settlement, some class it as a 'partial settlement'.
Best wishes,
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Slim chance, but worth asking.
Depends who owns it.
Very unlikely mind.
HB:beer:0
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