I got a call from collection idk....
Posted by littlewashu45@reddit | studentloandefaulters | View on Reddit | 19 comments
I defaulted on my Sallie Mae 26,000 debt loans last month, and Sallie Mae might transfer my debt to Weltman Weinburg and Reeis Company LPA. Not sure, I did answer the phone call at the time, I thought it was a telemarketer. He said Is this Rachel and I said yes. he asked for my SSN and mailing address, but I asked why you need that info, and he said personal matter, so I hung up. Don't worry, I did not give him my SSN and mailing address. I used the spy dialer, and it said the number is from the Weltman Weinburg and Reis company, LPA. I checked my credit score records, and it said my loans are charged off and written off, and it did not say anything about collections. I am scared to death that I messed myself up now. Then they called my mother my cosigner, and she did not answer the phone. The number is 16144085779.
I have no assets like a house or car, and no income. I am judgment-proof. My mom is disabled and gets SSDI. I know she is protected with that. She has a 1970 mobile home on a 3.1-acre land. Being disabled, she has a homestead exemption, we live in Mississippi. Thus, meaning she does not have to pay property taxes. Two cars that are over 25 and 35 years old. I did talk to a lot of bankruptcy lawyers for advice and such. I talk to people on here, too. Sallie Mae destroys me mentally, and I feel so useless and scared to death.
SettleBankDebt@reddit
As a debt negotiator you can get a decent settlement at this stage of recovery and I suggest that you do that before suit is filed. When they do file suit the settlement parameters will be higher and put a lot of pressure along with possible attorney fees*, court dates etc.
Aggravating_Storm493@reddit
Hi there u/settlebankdebt
Do you mind if I ask you a few questions about (student loan) debt settlement? I’ve been reading everything I can find on this sub as my Firstmark loan is about to default come end of September.
It’s a planned default because the amount to get current and the monthly payment amount thereafter are literally not remotely in the cards to pay.
But I’m so scared and anxious and was wondering if you’d be willing to answer as few questions, like how to get a decent settlement offer, do I really have to wait years for that (I want to get this over with as soon as possible once the default happens as I have some money saved for this purpose), questions like that.
I really don’t want to get to the lawsuit point, I know the stress of that would kill me
SettleBankDebt@reddit
Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime.
littlewashu45@reddit (OP)
Yeah, we all got money..... >: ( I'm pretty much homeless and don't have access like a house or car, no income either. Also I know my mom is safe they can not garnished her SSDI
SettleBankDebt@reddit
I am sorry to hear that. I wish you the best of luck.
littlewashu45@reddit (OP)
Thank you, sorry did not mean to snap at you. Also, thank you for your advice too. I just have to wait out the SOL, and I wish I could pay them back, but I have nothing. I wish there were a way to make a gofundme page to help me.
SettleBankDebt@reddit
It's okay I didn't take offense to your response. A "charge-off" in finance means a creditor or lender has written off a debt as a loss on their books. Most likely you will not see the debt on your report as a collection since the law firm is working for the creditor.
littlewashu45@reddit (OP)
So will I get sue now?
littlewashu45@reddit (OP)
So, Southwood Financial Trust I owes my debt and had Wetman Weinberg & Reis Co LPA as a debt collector.
littlewashu45@reddit (OP)
I see I got the letters in the mail from them, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co LPA and now my debts are being owned by Southwood Financial Trust.
jlhook2@reddit
So what’s the best option if you are a co-signer on a student loan and unable to pay back? My loan was obtained back in 2013 and has been on deferment ever since. The interest accrued is ridiculous!! What’s the best option?
Putrid_Factor_2660@reddit
That I don't know for sure, I am so sorry.
Professional-Term802@reddit
Following because I am in the same boat. Not sure what to do or how to handle this.
littlewashu45@reddit (OP)
Yeah I just idk and I did dm our wanted to ask you a question.
ChipmunkOld1599@reddit
GET A JOB! PAY YOUR DEBTS! 🙄
DueGrapefruit5616@reddit
lol this person is on here solely to be mean! This group is specifically for SL defaulters lol this person said some mean stuff to me too!! It really hurt my feelings
Usukidoll@reddit
How? Mass layoffs incoming thanks to the trade war.
littlewashu45@reddit (OP)
So I got the letters from Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, and my debts are owned by Southwood Financial Trust....
littlewashu45@reddit (OP)
Also, I did check my Experian credit report, still nothing from collection at all. Saying it was charged off/ written off. I think it was strange with the phone call.