What Is Credit Advantage Group On My Credit Report?
Credit Advantage Group is a debt collection agency. If you are seeing them on your credit report, it likely means they have purchased your debt from a creditor and are (or will be) attempting to collect it from you.
Is Credit Advantage Group A Debt Collection Agency?
Yes, Credit Advantage Group is a debt collection agency. They buy debt from a number of different creditors that no longer wish to attempt to collect the amount themselves (also known as a "charge-off").
Credit Advantage Group may attempt to reach out via mail or phone calls (demanding payment). The worst part is a collections account will now be seen on your credit report. This hurts your score, as well as reducing your chances of getting approved for a loan or other important financial event.
But it’s not all bad news! We may be able to help you with this account. Call us today to find out more.
Who Does Credit Advantage Group Collect For?
Credit Advantage Group purchases debt from a range of different creditors. The information isn’t always publicly available and is constantly changing, so it’s difficult to provide an accurate and up-to-date list.
Does Credit Advantage Group Hurt My Credit Score?
Yes, it is highly likely having Credit Advantage Group on your credit report is damaging your score significantly.
Understanding Debt Collection Agencies
If you've ever had a debt that you couldn't pay off, chances are you've been contacted by a debt collection agency. These companies are hired by creditors to attempt to get back the money they're owed. Debt collection agencies can be quite persistent in trying to collect payment and this can be very overwhelming for people. It's important to know how these agencies work so that you can better manage your interactions with them.
Debt collection agencies buy debts from creditors at a discounted rate and then try to recover as much of the original amount as possible, often using intimidating methods. It's crucial to remember that you have certain rights when it comes to dealing with debt collectors – including the right to dispute the debt and the right to ask them not to contact you.
How to Protect Your Credit Score
Having a collections account on your credit report can have a huge effect on your credit score. To minimize its impact, the best thing to do is to review your credit report often for any errors or inaccuracies that might be adversely affecting you.
If you do find yourself with a collections account listed on your credit report, it's important to act quickly and take the necessary steps to get it removed. This might involve disputing the debt, creating a settlement plan or getting help from an expert in credit repair. The quicker you respond to the issue, the lesser its effect will be on your score.
How Do I Remove Credit Advantage Group From My Credit Report?
To be eligible to remove Credit Advantage Group from your credit report, you typically need to meet the following requirements:
- Any information on the account is incorrect
- Any information on the account is error’d
- Any information on the account is fraudulent
- And is not (or cannot be) fixed in an appropriate amount of time
According to a study by the U.S. PIRGs, 79% of credit reports contain mistakes or serious errors. Going after these types of accounts for our clients is our specialty.
Should I Pay For Delete With Credit Advantage Group?
Paying off Credit Advantage Group to have credit bureaus delete it from your report sounds like a good idea. There's one major problem. Paying a debt in collections changes your credit report status from 'unpaid' to 'paid', but the collection remains on your report for 7 years (from the date of first delinquency). This means your credit is still damaged.
Should I Negotiate A Settlement With Credit Advantage Group?
Settling your debt with Credit Advantage Group could go both ways. It may help your score, but it may also hurt your score. Many variables impact the end result. There is a better path to a good result. Work with a company that is able to review these accounts for you (like Credit Sage), and if any issues with the account exist you may have it removed all together (and never have to hear from them again).
Is Credit Advantage Group Legit, Fake Or A Scam?
Credit Advantage Group is a legitimate company. They aren’t fake or trying to scam you. But it is likely they are spam calling you trying to collect a debt. One of the best ways to deal with this is to dispute and remove unvalidated debts.
Why Do Credit Advantage Group Keep Calling Me?
Credit Advantage Group continues to call and attempt to collect a debt. The best thing you can do is ignore their calls and speak with a company that can help you get it removed (like Credit Sage).
How To Get Credit Advantage Group To Stop Calling Me?
As we’ve mentioned above, Credit Advantage Group will be calling you to attempt to collect a debt. The best thing you can do to stop this is speak with a company that can help you get them removed from your credit report, like Credit Sage. Once they are off your credit report, you won’t have to hear from them again.
Credit Advantage Group Reviews And Complaints
Credit Advantage Group has terrible BBB reviews. This may come from their repeated calls and letters to consumers trying to collect their debt.
Will Credit Advantage Group Try Suing Or Garnishing My Wages?
Credit Advantage Group suing would be a very unlikely situation. In rare cases it may happen, but it certainly isn’t the norm. State and federal laws place limits or 'exemptions' that apply to bank and wage garnishments.
We strongly recommend calling us, we’ll help determine the likelihood of a lawsuit, but also provide you next steps in getting this collection removed.
Does Credit Advantage Group Accept A Goodwill Letter To Remove My Collection/Charge-Off?
Based on our years of experience dealing with companies like this, Credit Advantage Group does not accept goodwill letters to remove collection accounts or charge offs.
What Are My Rights When Dealing With Credit Advantage Group?
You have the right to dispute any of your debt that Credit Advantage Group has purchased. Credit Advantage Group is governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (or FDCPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (or FCRA). While these acts seem very complicated, they provide a great deal of power to the consumer if you know how to use it properly.
What Is Credit Advantage Group Phone Number?
You likely want to call Credit Sage before deciding whether or not to call Credit Advantage Group. The reason? You may not want to pay Credit Advantage Group debt, especially if it's inaccurate. Paying it off could hurt your score.
Get Credit Advantage Group Removed From Your Report, Today!
In most cases, we recommend speaking with a Credit Repair professional to analyze your credit report before you attempt to settle any debt. The main reason? Settling your debt may actually hurt your score.