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What you need to know about paying off medical collections when getting a mortgage

Removal of collection account: When you pay off a medical collection, the collection agency may update the account status to "paid" or "settled" on your credit report. In some cases, they may even remove the collection entirely from your credit report. This can have a positive impact on your credit score because a paid or removed collection is generally viewed more favorably than an unpaid collection.

Scoring models may vary: Different credit scoring models, such as FICO Score and VantageScore, treat paid collections differently. For instance, FICO Score versions 9 and newer do not consider…

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