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Definition of 'Debt Buyer'
A company that purchases debt from creditors at a discount. Debt buyers, such as a collection agencies or a private debt collection law firm, buys delinquent or charged-off debt at a fraction of the debt’s face value. The debt buyer then collects on the debt either on its own or through the hiring or a collection agency, or resells portions of the debt, or any combination of these alternatives. Debt buyers primarily purchase delinquent debt arising from credit cards, automobile loans, medical bills, mortgages, retail accounts and utilities.
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Investopedia explains 'Debt Buyer'
Debt collectors generally pay a very low percentage of the face value of the debt. Debt buyers exist as small, private businesses or large publicly-traded companies. They are classified as active if they try to collect on the debt themselves, or passive if they hire an outside collection agency or collection law firm to recover the debt. The debt buyer business is a multi-billion dollar industry.
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/11/alternative-debt-investments.asp
... or mortgage, and perhaps retain title to the property until the debt had been entirely
paid. There may be benefits in this arrangement for both buyer and seller ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/07/distressed-debt.asp
... on too much debt are often prime targets. The aim is to become a major creditor
of the company by purchasing its bonds at a low price. This gives the buyer ...
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http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1111/The-Quick-And-Simple-Tablet-Buyers-Guide.aspx
... The Quick And Simple Tablet Buyer's Guide. Posted:
November 14, 2011 3:19PM by Linsey Knerl. ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/09/fighting-collection-lawsuits.asp
... Some collectors would require 100%; a debt buyer may accept 50%. Some credit
card companies will demand 100% plus 25% attorney fees. ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/layway-plan.asp
... with a credit card - which isn't in always in the buyer's best interest ... consumers
get the gifts and goods that they want without getting themselves into debt. ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental/04/031004.asp
... company's entire stock. The buyer has to assume $150 in debt, which brings
the total acquisition price to $400. Long-term debt serves ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/05/041305.asp
... earlier. So, by consolidating debt with the home-equity loan, consumers get
a single payment, a lower interest rate and tax benefits. ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/08/short-sell-home-avoid-foreclosure.asp
... The buyer may find another property while waiting for an answer from you ... Normally,
the tax code treats forgiven debt as taxable income, but on December 20, 2007 ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/05/030905.asp
... Lender's Criteria: Debt-to-Income Ratios From a lender's perspective, your ability
to purchase a home depends largely on the following factors: ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/06/conglomerates.asp
... a biotechnology division. DiversiCo has a stock market valuation of $2 billion
and total debt of $0.75 billion. Its beverage division ...
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