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Debt settlement involves offering a lump-sum payment to a creditor in exchange for a portion of your debt being forgiven. You can attempt to settle debts on your own or hire a debt settlement company to assist you. Typical debt settlement offers range from 10% to 50% of the amount you owe.

Write the collector a letter explaining your circumstances and why you would like the debt removed, such as if you're about to apply for a mortgage. There's no guarantee your request will be accepted, but there's no harm in asking. A record of on-time payments since the debt was paid will help your case.

Most negative items should automatically fall off your credit reports seven years from the date of your first missed payment, at which point your credit scores may start rising. But if you are otherwise using credit responsibly, your score may rebound to its starting point within three months to six years.

Depending on which state you're in, the statute of limitations could be from three to 10 years. If the state has a six-year statute of limitations, that debt would have been collectible using the legal system until 2021?six years after the last activity on the account.

Steps for Finding All Your Debts Check Your Credit Report. The best place to start your search for information about debt is on your credit reports. ... Check for Letters or Emails from Creditors. ... Check Your Financial Account Statements. ... Contact Your Creditors. ... Prioritize Your Debts. ... Create a Budget. ... Choose a Payoff Method.

Credit reports show what money you've borrowed and paid back. It's a good idea to get copies of your credit reports to check you've got the right details for all your debts. You can get free copies of your credit reports from the 3 credit agencies - Experian, Equifax and TransUnion (formerly Callcredit).