Redwood Collections Debt Recovery – Should You Pay?

Are you worried about the letter from Redwood Collections Debt Recovery? You’re not alone! Every month, over 170,000 people visit our website for help with debt problems. We’re here to help you understand what to do next.

In this article, we’ll explain:

•  How to check if the debt is really yours.
•  What you can do if Redwood Collections are wrong.
•  How to stop Redwood Collections from bothering you too much.
•  Ways to set up a plan to pay or even cancel your debt.

We know how you feel because some of our team have had to deal with debt collectors too. It can be scary, but we’re here to help.

Let’s find out more about how to deal with Redwood Collections Debt Recovery.

What Is This Letter I Received?

The letter you have received from Redwood Collections Croydon is notifying you a company has contacted them to recover your unpaid debts.

In the debt industry, the letter is formally known as a Letter Before Action (LBA) because it is asking you to pay before they take further action by issuing a County Court Judgement (CCJ).

But don’t panic. You can stop the debt from materialising into legal proceedings!

You might have received this letter knowing about the debt, or you may have received the LBA and are convinced there has been a mistake. There is a chance you are not the person they are looking for.

Why do they Send It to the Wrong People?

It is not always easy for any company to know where their past clients and customers now live. It is Redwood Collections’ job to track them down so they can send their LBA to the right person.

However, sometimes that task is not possible so they will simply:

1. Send an LBA to all known addresses
2. Send the letter to everyone they can find with the same name

For that reason, you may have wrongfully received a debt letter from Redwood Collections Debt Recovery.

You can contact them directly to tell them there has been a mistake, but some debt collection agencies may not entertain these sorts of claims.

Therefore, it could be better to send a prove the debt letter.

A prove the debt letter is a way of asking for proof that you owe the debt. If they cannot do this they are not allowed to make further contact, or it is classified as harassment.

Even people who are aware of the debt can ask for proof of the debt if it has not been provided in the LBA.

If they don’t provide signed agreements or other acceptable proof, you won’t have to pay!

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Request Proof from Them

And this is why you should always get proof of the debt before agreeing to pay!

To do this you need to request proof in writing. If you chose to write your own letter, you must let Redwood Collections know that you have received their letter (quote any reference numbers on the LBA) and simply ask them to supply proof that you owe the debt.

You should also tell Redwood Collections that any further communications without sufficient proof will be seen as creditor harassment, and you will report them to the Financial Ombudsman and the Financial Conduct Authority.

You can find prove the debt letter templates online that are really effective. They will save you time and ensure you send them with the correct information.

Always keep a copy for your records.

Will They Provide Proof in the LBA?

Gathering proof of the debt can be a time-consuming process for a business and Redwood Collections.

This is why many debt collection agencies choose to chance their luck instead. They simply send out notifications of the debt in the hope that the right person will pay without requesting the proof.

And it works! The fear of the debt and further action causes people to pay as this previous Redwood Collections client evidences:

“I was recommended to Redwood by a fellow practitioner. I referred to them a debt that had been outstanding for over 7 months, and which I was concerned would not be recovered.  Much to my surprise the debtor contacted Redwood off the back of a letter. I am now receiving payments monthly.”

[Google – Redwood Collection Reviews]

Legal teams and solicitors tend to provide proof of the debt to avoid any delays. But Redwood Collections are not a legal team and they do not have any more legal abilities that your electricity company or local butcher.

They are not known to send proof within their debt letters.

Three Possible Outcomes of Your Prove It Letter

Once you have sent the letter, there are different ways that Redwood Collections Debt Recovery could act:

1. They do not contact you again because they do not have proof of the debt in your name
2. They contact you again without proof. You should ignore their letter and report them.
3. They contact you with proof of the debt

They Have Proved My Debt (I’m Worried!)

If Redwood Collections supply proof of the debt, it is likely that you will need to pay the debt to avoid a CCJ. There is only one other way that you could avoid having to pay, and that is if your Redwood Collections debt is statute barred.

Information on statute barred debts is provided at the end of this guide.

If you owe the debt and can pay off the total sum, it is often recommended to do so. This way you never have to pay any interest on the debt and there is usually an emotional benefit of getting rid of Redwood Collections and your debt.

But just because you can’t afford to pay doesn’t mean you will be issued with a CCJ and potential repossession orders. Redwood Collections and their clients do not want to go down the CCJ route as much as you do. It works out better for everyone if a payment plan can be agreed (just like the previous Google review suggests).

Before committing to a payment plan with Redwood Collections, it is strongly advised to calculate what income you can afford to pay each month. Defaulting on payments can make the situation worse so always only agree on a monthly payment plan that will not cause you financial hardship.

For help coming up with a payment plan, you can always contact the UK’s excellent debt charities for help!

Is a Payment Plan My Only Option?

Escaping debt can be done in lots of ways. What might work well for one person is not necessarily the best method for another. Debt solutions should be considered against personal circumstances, including the number of debts they have.

MoneyNerd offers detailed explanations without the confusing jargon on your debt solution options. For example, if you want to pay off your Redwood Collections debt and other debts, an IVA may be the better option.

An IVA allows you to pay off multiple debts with monthly payments, but the debt is wiped after five years. This means you don’t have to pay off all of your debt. Some people wipe as much as 90% of their total debt when the five-year period ends.

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Redwood Collections Debt Contact Information

Below, we answer some of the more frequently asked questions about dealing with Redwood Debt Collection and debt collection agencies in general.

References

CONC 7.3 Treatment of customers in default or arrears (including repossessions): lenders, owners and debt collectors

CONC 7.9 Contact with customers