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How to Write Effective Past Due Invoice Emails: Templates and Best Practices

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Sending a late payment reminder encourages prompt payment of unpaid invoices, reducing the number of delinquent accounts and minimizes the risk of write-offs and bad debt. If the invoice continues to be unpaid, we will proceed with escalating it to a debt collection agency. Manage customer risk.

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How Long Does a Charge-Off Stay on Your Credit Report? 

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If a consumer has an unpaid debt on an existing credit account, the original lender will eventually close the account and charge off the bad debt. Generally, these debts are reported to the credit bureaus and remain as a negative entry on your credit history for seven years. What is a Charge-Off?