What Is Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) On My Credit Report?
Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) A Debt Collection Agency?
Yes, Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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").
Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) Collect For?
Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) Hurt My Credit Score?
Yes, it is highly likely having Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) on your credit report is damaging your score significantly.
How to Dispute an Error on Your Credit Report
Don't panic if you find an error on your credit report related to Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys). You have the right to dispute it and get it corrected. Review your credit report and gather supporting evidence. Write a letter to the credit bureau(s) with details of the mistake, including contact information and any relevant documentation. The bureau(s) will investigate within 30 days and either correct it or explain why they believe it's accurate. If there is a correction, all other credit bureaus that received incorrect information must be notified. Stay vigilant and take action when you find errors on your credit report - it's your right! Remember, you can get a free copy of your credit report annually at AnnualCreditReport.com from each of the three major bureaus.
How to Deal with Debt Collectors from Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys)
Know your rights if you're contacted by Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) about a debt. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits certain behaviors from debt collectors, like calling early or late, using abusive language, or making false legal threats. You can stop calls and letters by sending a written request to cease contact. Keep a copy and send it via certified mail for proof. This won't eliminate the debt, but it will stop communication. Remember, there are options available to assist with this process.
How Do I Remove Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) From My Credit Report?
To be eligible to remove Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys)?
Paying off Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys)?
Settling your debt with Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) Legit, Fake Or A Scam?
Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) Keep Calling Me?
Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) To Stop Calling Me?
As we’ve mentioned above, Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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.
Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) Reviews And Complaints
Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) has terrible BBB reviews. This may come from their repeated calls and letters to consumers trying to collect their debt.
Will Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) Try Suing Or Garnishing My Wages?
Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) Accept A Goodwill Letter To Remove My Collection/Charge-Off?
Based on our years of experience dealing with companies like this, Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) does not accept goodwill letters to remove collection accounts or charge offs.
What Are My Rights When Dealing With Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys)?
You have the right to dispute any of your debt that Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) has purchased. Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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 Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) Phone Number?
You likely want to call Credit Sage before deciding whether or not to call Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys). The reason? You may not want to pay Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) debt, especially if it's inaccurate. Paying it off could hurt your score.
Get Southwest Credit Systems (Sw Crdt Sys) 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.