There are two main types of entities that "buy" or handle consumer debt:
Depending on your situation, "companies that buy your debt" can mean two very different things: who buy your debt from creditors to collect it, or debt relief companies that you hire to settle your debt for less than you owe. 🏗️ Types of Companies Involved companies that buy your debt
These are collection agencies that purchase delinquent or charged-off accounts from original lenders (like banks) at a steep discount, often for 1 to 10 cents on the dollar . Once they buy the debt, they own it legally and will contact you to collect the full amount for a profit. There are two main types of entities that