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How old should a bill be before I consider placing for
collection?
Are there any up front or set up charges when I assign
a debt for collection?
What is the fee for collection with NCCS?
Does NCCS file suit to enforce collection on
outstanding debts?
Will I have to appear in court if suit is filed on my
behalf?
Do I pay court costs or attorney fees when suit is
filed on my behalf?
Can I assign a judgment I currently hold against a
debtor?
What is the statute of limitations on the age of an
outstanding debt?
Can I include the fee paid to NCCS in my collection
assignment?
Does NCCS collect on unpaid residential rent?
Question: How old should a bill be before I
consider placing for collection?
Answer: As a general rule, 90 days overdue, when you receive
mail return, or whenever your customer begins “stalling” you. You
increase the likelihood of collection by assigning your debts sooner
rather than later.
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Question: Are there any up front or set up
charges when I assign a debt for collection?
Answer: There are no up front or set up charges for any case
assigned NCCS.
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Question: What is the fee for
collection with NCCS?
Answer: We charge on a contingency basis only. This means
that no collection means no fee is charged. Our fee schedule is
based on a variety of factors such as balance, age of debt, etc.
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Question: Does NCCS file suit to enforce
collection on outstanding debts?
Answer: Yes. If warranted, NCCS’s in-house attorneys will
file suit to enforce collection.
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Question: Will I have to appear in court if
suit is filed on my behalf?
Answer: In most cases, appearance in court is not necessary.
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Question: Do I pay court costs or attorney
fees when suit is filed on my behalf?
Answer: No. NCCS pays all court costs if suit is filed to
enforce collection.
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Question: Can I assign a judgment I currently
hold against a debtor?
Answer: Yes. We specialize in collecting your judgments.
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Question: What is the statute of limitations
on the age of an outstanding debt?
Answer: In most cases, four years from the last payment or
last charge. Generally, a judgment will be good for 10 years.
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Question: Can I include the fee paid to NCCS
in my collection assignment?
Answer: No. The costs of collection are not transferable to
the actual debt.
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Question: Does NCCS collect on unpaid
residential rent?
Answer: No, unless the back rent has been reduced to a
judgment.
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