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posted Jan 24, 2020 7:53:40 AM

Paid off

I paid off debt collectors this month and I was wondering how long does it take before they are off of my credit report two of them are settled for a lesser amount in one I paid off

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Feb 10, 2020 11:03:41 AM

Bad marks stay on your credit report for 7 years.  However, if you paid the creditors, that will also show up as a positive mark.