Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas
adding interest
can a collection agency charge interest and if so can they get a judgment based solely on that interest if the original debt has been payed in full?
Asked on 1/12/05, 3:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: adding interest
If the contract allowed for interest, the agency can charge that interest. Otherwise they're limited to simple 5% yearly interest, starting 30 days after the date of default.
Answered on 1/12/05, 5:57 pm